Reddit users, self-proclaimed ChatGPT enthusiasts, are critically reviewing GPT-5 on the platform, with responses from Sam Altman during his AMA session (updated edition) sparking discussions.
OpenAI, the leading AI research company, has released its latest foundation model, GPT-5. However, the rollout of GPT-5 has been met with a wave of complaints from users, particularly those who are paying subscribers of ChatGPT Plus.
Many users are expressing frustration and disappointment with GPT-5, citing issues such as shorter, insufficient replies, a reduction in the AI's "personality," and restricted usage limits. The change from the previous version, GPT-4o, has left some users feeling that the update feels more like a downgrade rather than an upgrade.
One of the main concerns raised by users is the quality of responses. Some find that the replies provided by GPT-5 are not as detailed or thorough as they were with GPT-4o, leading to a feeling of dissatisfaction. Additionally, some users have noted that the responses from GPT-5 can feel more obnoxious or overly stylized, with a reduction in the AI's "personality."
Another issue that has been raised is the usage limits for ChatGPT Plus users. Under the new system, users are capped at 200 messages per week for GPT-5, a significant decrease from the unlimited usage they had with GPT-4o. This has led to a feeling of being constrained among paying users.
Furthermore, the loss of access to previous, more reliable models like o4-mini and o4-mini-high has also been a point of contention. Users who had grown accustomed to these models are disappointed that they no longer have the option to revert to older versions.
These complaints have gathered thousands of upvotes and comments on Reddit, reflecting widespread frustration, especially among paying Plus users. Some users have even gone so far as to cancel their subscriptions due to the removal of the option to choose different models.
In response to these concerns, OpenAI has announced that it will make it clearer which model is answering a user's prompt. Additionally, during a recent Reddit AMA, OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, announced that GPT-4o will be brought back for Plus users. However, there is uncertainty whether the company will address the usage limits and other quality concerns soon.
While GPT-5 integrates various OpenAI models into one platform, with ChatGPT now choosing the appropriate model based on the user's prompt, some users are demanding that OpenAI bring back GPT-4o as an alternative to GPT-5.
Critics, such as cognitive scientist and AI skeptic Gary Marcus, have described GPT-5 as not being a huge leap forward. The early reviews of GPT-5 on Reddit and other social media platforms have been largely negative, with some users calling it a "disaster," "horrible," and the "biggest piece of garbage."
Despite these challenges, OpenAI has historically been responsive to user feedback, with Altman being very active on Reddit. It remains to be seen whether the company will address the concerns of its users and make the necessary improvements to GPT-5 to meet their expectations.
[1] https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/130kq7q/gpt5_is_out_and_its_a_disaster/ [2] https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/130kq7q/gpt5_is_out_and_its_a_disaster/uxt8f8j/
- Users on social media platforms, such as Reddit, have shareed their dissatisfaction with OpenAI's latest AI model, GPT-5, particularly over issues like shorter replies, reduced AI "personality," and restricted usage limits for ChatGPT Plus subscribers.
- In addition to the quality of responses, the new usage limits for ChatGPT Plus users, which are significantly lower than the unlimited usage they had with the previous model GPT-4o, have also been a source of frustration among paying users.
- Critics, such as AI skeptic Gary Marcus, have labeled GPT-5 as only a small advancement in artificial intelligence, with many early reviews on social media reflecting similar negativity.
- Despite the current negative feedback, OpenAI, known for its responsiveness to user feedback, may address the concerns and make improvements to GPT-5 as they have done in the past.
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