OpenAI Adds Personality Customization Options to ChatGPT
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Summary
OpenAI is introducing new customization features for ChatGPT that allow users to adjust the AI's personality traits, including warmth and enthusiasm levels. Users can choose 'more' or 'less' of these characteristics or stick with the default. Additional customization options include controlling how often ChatGPT uses emoji, headers, and lists. These settings are accessible through the ChatGPT app's Personalization menu under Add Characteristics. The update also includes improvements for email editing with ChatGPT.
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An update rolling out on Friday gives you the option to choose whether you want 'more' or 'less' of these personality traits, or stick with the default.
There are also options to tweak how often ChatGPT uses emoji, headers, and lists.
You can find these settings by tapping the menu at the top left corner of the ChatGPT app, selecting your profile, heading to Personalization, and choosing Add Characteristics.
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