SMRTR AIAug 14, 2025Futurism

There's a Compelling Theory Why GPT-5 Sucks so Much

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GPT-5's launch faced criticism for shorter, impersonal responses and errors, prompting OpenAI to reinstate GPT-4. The new system's two-model approach with an "autoswitcher" reportedly malfunctioned at launch. Cost-cutting measures include usage limits for free users and unchanged context windows. These decisions likely stem from OpenAI's need to reduce costs and achieve profitability amid high valuation and competition.

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