OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has given ChatGPT users an unexpected Christmas treat, hinting at a hidden festive feature that turns a simple emoji into a personalised video experience.
A teaser on X sparks curiosity
On Saturday, Altman posted a cryptic message on X, prompting users to experiment with class=”backlink” target=”_blank” href=”https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/openais-latest-update-lets-chatgpt-users-choose-how-fast-gpt-5-thinks-how-the-new-feature-works-11758246702089.html” data-vars-page-type=”story” data-vars-link-type=”Manual” data-vars-anchor-text=”ChatGPT”>ChatGPT using just one emoji. The post quickly caught attention, with users discovering that sending a gift emoji unlocks a special Christmas-themed interaction.
How the emoji trick works
When users prompt ChatGPT with the 🎁 emoji, the chatbot…
