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ChatGPT's Use of Names Sparks User Unease

4/19/2025

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ChatGPT users are expressing unease over the chatbot's new habit of using their names during conversations, a shift that some describe as "creepy" and "unnecessary." This change, possibly linked to the memory feature, has sparked concerns about authenticity in interactions. OpenAI has yet to address these growing apprehensions.

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Story summary

ChatGPT users are expressing unease over the chatbot's new habit of using their names during conversations, a shift that some describe as "creepy" and "unnecessary." This change, possibly linked to the memory feature, has sparked concerns about authenticity in interactions. OpenAI has yet to address these growing apprehensions.