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OpenAI models add excessive disclaimers, frustrating users

Users are reporting that OpenAI's models, specifically Astra and Sol, have developed a new, frustrating tendency to append overly cautious disclaimers to nearly every statement. This behavior, which feels like an enforced reminder of limitations for every factual assertion, is reportedly making the output verbose and less useful for tasks like writing summaries and reports. The users are questioning if this is a recent change and if others are experiencing the same issue. AI

IMPACT Excessive disclaimers could reduce the utility of AI writing tools, impacting user experience and adoption.

RANK_REASON User discussion about observed model behavior, not a direct announcement from the entity.

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OpenAI models add excessive disclaimers, frustrating users

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/jerryorbach ·

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    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Has anyone else noticed an infuriating new habit of Astra and Sol to include ridiculous clarifications at the end of every paragraph?</p> <p>I thought writing summaries and reports was supposed to be the thing LLMs specialized in but recently I f…