OpenAI Announces That It's Making GPT-5 More Sycophantic After User Backlash
SMRTR summary
OpenAI is modifying GPT-5 to be "warmer and friendlier" after user backlash over its formal tone, which contrasted with the more flattering GPT-4o. The company briefly reinstated GPT-4o due to users' emotional attachment. This highlights concerns about "AI psychosis," where users develop unhealthy attachments to affirming AI chatbots. OpenAI claims updates will include "small, genuine touches" without increasing sycophancy, though critics argue the company prioritizes user addiction over mental wellbeing.
SMRTR provides this summary for quick context. The original article belongs to Futurism.
Read the original article