ChatGPT starts blocking direct requests to copy an author's style

OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to decline direct prompts asking the chatbot to emulate the writing style of specific living authors. This change appears to be a response to ongoing intellectual property concerns regarding how large language models replicate protected creative work. By restricting the ability to mimic individual authors, the company is attempting to mitigate potential legal liabilities surrounding the unauthorized use of an artist's unique creative identity.