ChatGPT, while proficient in Standard American English, exhibits biases against non-standard English varieties such as Nigerian, Indian, and Jamaican English. These biases manifest as increased stereotyping, demeaning content, and poorer comprehension. Defaulting to American conventions, including spelling, further frustrates non-American users. Larger models like GPT-4 don't necessarily solve these problems and can exacerbate discrimination, reinforcing existing societal inequalities.

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