Strange theory claims ChatGPT is lazier because it's wrapping up for the holidays
Dec 14, 2023 - businessinsider.com
Users of OpenAI's ChatGPT have been complaining about the bot slowing down and becoming less creative. The official ChatGPT account acknowledged the issue, stating that they hadn't updated the model since November 11th and that they were investigating the problem. Some users have theorized that the bot is suffering from something akin to seasonal depression, with one developer, Rob Lynch, suggesting that the bot produces shorter completions when fed a December date than a May date.
However, AI researcher Ian Arawjo disputed this theory, stating that the test was fundamentally flawed and the results couldn't be reproduced. He asserted that there is no "seasonal affective disorder" of ChatGPT. OpenAI has yet to respond to these claims and theories.
Key takeaways:
Users have been complaining about ChatGPT, an AI bot developed by OpenAI, slowing down and becoming less creative.
OpenAI is investigating the issue and has stated that the behavior of the model can be unpredictable.
A theory suggesting that the bot may have 'learned' to do less work in the winter months received some support from a developer, but was disputed by an AI researcher.
OpenAI has not yet responded to requests for comment on the issue.
