ChatGPT's Halloween loading screen makes users uneasy about AI anthropomorphism
FlatBassets · reddit · 2026-10-31
A Reddit user notices ChatGPT showing a Halloween-themed loading screen during image generation and reflects on why the cute touch feels off: the assistant is already conversational enough that adding seasonal "personality" is a hat on a hat. The post also predicts the slot will eventually carry ads, sparking discussion on anthropomorphism limits in AI products.
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