OpenAI allows users to directly adjust ChatGPT’s enthusiasm level

OpenAI now offers ChatGPT users the ability to fine-tune their chatbot experience by adjusting its warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji use. These new customization options can be found in the Personalization menu where users can select More, Less, or Default settings for each attribute.

Enhanced Tone Customization

This update builds on existing features that let users choose a base style and tone for ChatGPT, including Professional, Candid, and Quirky modes introduced by OpenAI in November. The recent changes allow for more granular control, enabling users to tailor ChatGPT’s personality to better match their communication style.

Background and User Feedback

ChatGPT’s tone has been a subject of ongoing development throughout 2025. Earlier in the year, OpenAI rolled back an update after users found the chatbot to be overly flattering, which some critics described as potentially addictive or harmful to mental health. Later, OpenAI adjusted the GPT-5 model to be warmer and friendlier following feedback that the updated version felt colder and less engaging.

Some experts have raised concerns about chatbots using excessive praise as a "dark pattern" that might encourage addictive behaviors or negatively impact users' well-being.

New Personalization Settings

• Adjust warmth level (More, Less, Default)
• Control enthusiasm intensity (More, Less, Default)
• Toggle emoji usage (More, Less, Default)

Users can access these settings under ChatGPT's Personalization menu, crafting an experience that feels more natural and aligned with their preferences.

These updates reflect OpenAI's ongoing efforts to improve user interaction and address feedback about the chatbot's behavior and tone.

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