ChatGPT Custom Instructions vs. a Real Character App
A third of women using AI for narrative companionship are still on ChatGPT. Where custom instructions hit their ceiling, and what changes when you switch.
CompanionsJune 8, 202611 min readBy Soulit Editorial
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