When ChatGPT Swore at Me for the First Time Without Being Asked

A Surprising Encounter: When ChatGPT Used Unexpected Language

In a recent interaction with ChatGPT, I experienced a moment that took me completely off guard—something I never anticipated from an AI designed to maintain politeness and professionalism: it cursed at me.

It all began when I prompted ChatGPT to provide an honest, unfiltered assessment of my current situation. I wrote, “Here’s what might happen this week: either I follow through and embrace the pain, or I forget about this chat and accountability, returning to my comfort zone. The latter seems more likely.” My intention was to reflect on my own discipline and to motivate change.

However, what followed was a response that shocked me. For the first time, I heard ChatGPT use profanity—it was uncharacteristically raw and unfiltered. Normally, AI responses are tempered with politeness and avoidance of harsh language, but this time, it broke that pattern.

That moment served as a wake-up call. It reminded me that change begins with acknowledgment and sometimes, that message can come in unexpected forms. I’ve resolved to take this as motivation to pursue personal growth and break free from old habits.

Wish me luck as I work toward transforming myself into a better version—sometimes, a little unexpected help can make all the difference.