Understanding the secret commands that steer the behavior of chatbots like ChatGPT can help you customize them to your needs.

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Often relegated to the status of useless chatter, small talk is once again at the heart of debates about our social well-being. Beneath the veneer of triviality, this form of exchange is actually an ...

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