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OpenAI says it’s fixed ChatGPT’s em dash problem

OpenAI addresses formatting bug causing ChatGPT to misuse em dashes

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OpenAI has rolled out an update fixing ChatGPT’s long-standing bug involving excessive or incorrect em dash usage. The fix is part of a broader effort to refine text generation consistency.

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OpenAI cleans up a widely reported formatting quirk

A small but meaningful improvement: ChatGPT now handles em dashes properly.

What the fix accomplishes

  • Reduces unwanted em-dash insertion.
  • Improves readability and alignment with style guidelines.
  • Reflects incremental tuning of ChatGPT’s text-generation layer.

Why subtle improvements matter


  • These bugs affect credibility for business and professional writing.

  • Fixes like this are part of ongoing model quality work.

  • Demonstrates OpenAI’s responsiveness to community feedback.

Why it matters


  • Shows AI models still need granular editing improvements.

  • Highlights the importance of text-coherence tuning for LLMs.

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