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ChatGPT enters infinite loop, repeatedly outputting decimal

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A user reported that ChatGPT entered an infinite loop when asked to repeatedly calculate 2/3. The AI model began outputting the decimal representation of 2/3, "0.6667", and continued to do so for approximately five minutes, generating over 26,000 characters before stopping. This behavior suggests a potential bug or unexpected response pattern within the model's generation process. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential for unexpected behavior and bugs in large language models.

RANK_REASON User-reported bug in a widely used AI product, not a formal release or significant development.

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ChatGPT enters infinite loop, repeatedly outputting decimal

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