Machine Learning Street Talk ChatGPT 5.1 Launches With Multi-Collaborator Chat Rooms
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Nov 15, 2025 OpenAI introduces a collaborative chat environment, allowing real-time brainstorming with AI. The GPT-5.1 update brings minor tweaks, like fixing em dash issues and a shift to a simpler name convention. Community reactions highlight the humor in small updates amidst AI hype. Jaeden discusses practical workflow applications for group chats, emphasizing coordination and the 20-person limit. Plus, safety measures are introduced for under-18 users, ensuring a secure chatting experience.
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Stylistic Fixes Change Perception
- GPT-5.1 fixes small but visible stylistic issues like em-dash overuse which betray AI writing.
- These tiny improvements change user trust signals even if they feel minor compared to AGI promises.
Six-Word Glitch Persisted In Memory
- Jaeden describes tests where GPT-5.1 obeyed a 'six-word' reply rule but then persisted that constraint across chats.
- He had to explicitly remove the six-word memory to restore normal behavior.
Simpler Model Naming Helps Clarity
- OpenAI standardized model naming to GPT-5 with incremental decimals to reduce confusion.
- Simpler names help users choose models without decoding marketing labels.