Is ChatGPT Becoming Too Cautious?
ChanDW · reddit · 2026-07-17
The author feels that the current version of ChatGPT is more "cautious" than before, frequently framing facts using phrases like "what you think happened," "from your perspective," or "I think it's best to say." They explicitly express dislike for this overly safe and hedging tone, pointing out that the model's response style has become much more conservative and ambiguous compared to the past.
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