OpenAI's Codex Warns Against Mentioning Animals
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- Category: Technology
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 19:45 UTC
- Sources: Wired
OpenAI's coding agent instructions warn developers against mentioning certain animals, including goblins and gremlins. This has sparked controversy among users.
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