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ChatGPT Users Report Surge in Arabic Text Responses

4/12/2026

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  • In the United States, ChatGPT users report a surge in responses containing Arabic text, with examples in recipe lists and prompts shared on social media.
  • The phenomenon is attributed to ChatGPT's token-based language processing, which can favor shorter foreign words.
  • Some users call the episodes glitches, while others question whether they are random errors.
  • OpenAI has previously addressed similar language issues, but recent announcements have not clarified the current situation.