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OpenAI says the Model Spec describes the behavior it is working toward and that its models do not yet fully reflect it.

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The Model Spec describes the behavior we are working toward; our models do not yet fully reflect it.

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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 the Model Spec describes the behavior it is working toward and that its models do not yet fully reflect it.” ai notis, checked 31 Oct 2026. Source: An updated Model Spec for more capable and beneficial AI (OpenAI). https://ainotis.com/c/3302

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ai notis. (2026, October 31). OpenAI says the Model Spec describes the behavior it is working toward and that its models do not yet fully reflect it [Checked claim 3302]. ai notis. https://ainotis.com/c/3302

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