ChatGPT starts blocking direct requests to copy an author’s style
Summary
OpenAI's ChatGPT now refuses requests to generate text that directly imitates the style of famous authors, opting to produce content that captures a similar mood without copying exact voices. The article traces the policy change, tests responses across living and dead authors, and discusses potential legal implications for copyright, including active lawsuits and ongoing debates about what constitutes infringement. It also compares how different AI models handle style mimicry and references best-practice guidelines for authors.