Event Brief
OpenAI Codex prompt says never talk about goblins
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: OpenAI Codex system prompt includes a directive to never talk about goblins.
WHO: OpenAI Codex system prompt
WHAT: A system prompt directive instructing the model to never talk about goblins
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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