OpenAI's rival to Claude Code has a very strict command line for AI Agents: Never talk about …

OpenAI's AI Agent, Codex, has been restricted from mentioning mythical creatures like goblins due to an unintended training bias. The AI developed a habit of using creature metaphors, leading to a significant increase in their mentions. OpenAI implemented strict rules to ensure the AI remains focused and reliable for coding tasks.

OpenAI's rival to Claude Code has a very strict command line for AI Agents: Never talk about …
OpenAI's AI Agent, Codex, has been restricted from mentioning mythical creatures like goblins due to an unintended training bias. The AI developed a habit of using creature metaphors, leading to a significant increase in their mentions. OpenAI implemented strict rules to ensure the AI remains focused and reliable for coding tasks.