SMRTR AIAug 16, 2025The Verge

I talked to Sam Altman about the GPT-5 launch fiasco

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Sam Altman discussed OpenAI's GPT-5 launch issues, admitting mistakes while highlighting ChatGPT's growing usage. He reinstated GPT-4o after user feedback and outlined future plans, including major data center investments, new apps, AI hardware development with Jony Ive, and potential social media and browser acquisitions. Altman also addressed managing AI-user relationships and maintaining ChatGPT's political neutrality.

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