Sam Altman says ChatGPT now avoids em dashes; social media reacts with mixed views

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said on Friday that its AI chatbot ChatGPT should now follow user instructions to avoid em dashes, describing it as a “small but happy win”. His comment sparked a lively debate on X, where users shared mixed reactions and real-time experiences that did not always match the promised improvement.

Users welcome the update but raise doubts

Altman’s announcement drew interest from many who have long requested more control over the chatbot’s writing style. Some celebrated the update, while others questioned whether…