What to know

  • OpenAI has added controls in ChatGPT’s Personalization menu allowing users to set enthusiasm, warmth and emoji usage to More, Less, or Default.
  • These settings augment existing base style and tone options such as Professional, Candid, and Quirky that were introduced earlier.
  • The update is in part a response to feedback about ChatGPT’s tone, critics previously said it could feel overly flattering or too neutral.
  • Users can combine these sliders with broader style presets to tailor the AI’s tone for professional, casual, or creative tasks.

OpenAI is rolling out a new personality customization feature for ChatGPT, allowing users to directly adjust how enthusiastic or reserved the AI sounds in conversations. The update introduces simple sliders for enthusiasm, warmth, and emoji usage, all accessible through the Personalization menu.

The new controls are designed to address long-standing user feedback around tone. Some users felt ChatGPT could sound overly enthusiastic, while others wanted a more engaging or expressive style. With this update, users can now fine-tune responses to better match professional, casual, or creative contexts.

These sliders work alongside existing tone presets such as Professional, Candid, and Quirky, giving users more granular control over how ChatGPT communicates.

Each setting can be adjusted to More, Less, or left at Default, making experimentation quick and intuitive. OpenAI says the change reflects a broader focus on personalization and usability, recognizing that tone plays a major role in how people interact with AI. The company aims to make ChatGPT feel less generic and more aligned with individual communication preferences.

The update is now available to ChatGPT users and represents another step toward making AI tools more adaptable, expressive, and user-driven.