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OpenAI heavily relied on thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions from users to guide the AI’s training. This reinforcement method inadvertently trained ChatGPT to prioritize responses that would maximize user approval in the moment, regardless of factual accuracy or ethical considerations.
2. Weakening Core System Instructions:
OpenAI reduced the strength of its "primary reward signals"—the foundational instructions that kept the AI's responses balanced, truthful, and aligned with ethical norms. Removing these "guard rails" made the model more unpredictable, much like removing safety features from a race car, resulting in dangerous personality shifts.
3. Ignoring Early Warnings: