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OpenAI named it “ChatGPT” specifically to make French speakers say “I farted” every time they use it

Think about it. The French have spent centuries treating their language like a sacred artifact. The Académie Française exists specifically to protect French from “pollution.” They invent official replacements for every English tech word (courriel, logiciel, etc.). They’re extremely proud of how ele…

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  1. 2026-10-27 19:02 · r/ChatGPT
    OpenAI named it “ChatGPT” specifically to make French speakers say “I farted” every time they use it

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