New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said on Friday that its AI chatbot ChatGPT should now follow user instructions to avoid em dashes, describing it as a "small but happy win". His comment sparked a lively debate on X, where users shared mixed reactions and real-time experiences that did not always match the promised improvement.

Altman's announcement drew interest from many who have long requested more control over the chatbot's writing style. Some celebrated the update, while others questioned whether the fix was working at all.

Simon Hedlin, an X user, said the change could help users who enjoy em dashes but do not want to be accused of relying on unedited AI-generated text. His message suggested cautious optimism...