Checked fact 330131 Oct 2026Safety and security

OpenAI says it now refers to the model as GPT rather than the assistant in the Spec.

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we now refer to the model as “GPT” rather than “the assistant” in the Spec.

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An updated Model Spec for more capable and beneficial AI
OpenAI · 2026-10-29

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OpenAI reorganises its Model Spec around five values and retires much of its detailed style guidance. 31 Oct 2026

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“OpenAI says it now refers to the model as GPT rather than the assistant in the Spec.” ai notis, checked 31 Oct 2026. Source: An updated Model Spec for more capable and beneficial AI (OpenAI). https://ainotis.com/c/3301

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ai notis. (2026, October 31). OpenAI says it now refers to the model as GPT rather than the assistant in the Spec [Checked claim 3301]. ai notis. https://ainotis.com/c/3301

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