OpenAI researchers recently discovered an interesting phenomenon: the usernames chosen by users when interacting with ChatGPT may subtly influence the AI's responses. However, this influence is generally very small and primarily limited to earlier, unoptimized versions of the model. This study delves into the differences in ChatGPT's reactions to identical questions when faced with usernames related to different cultural backgrounds, genders, and ethnicities. The choice of usernames as a focal point for the research was made because names often carry specific cultural, gender, and ethnic connotations.
