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# Why does Chat GPT have no concept of time?

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 3, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/1umc4c7/why_does_chat_gpt_have_no_concept_of_time/  

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