Sam Altman is in damage-control mode after latest ChatGPT release
9 days ago
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- Sam Altman and OpenAI face backlash over the underwhelming performance of GPT-5.
- GPT-5 was marketed as 'PhD-level' smart but failed to meet expectations, providing incorrect and inconsistent answers.
- Users mocked GPT-5 for errors like misspelling presidents' names and mislabeling maps.
- OpenAI retired GPT-4o, angering users who preferred the older model, leading to a petition with over 4,000 signatures.
- Altman admitted the rollout was 'bumpier than expected' and reintroduced GPT-4o for paid subscribers.
- Critics argue OpenAI's hype around AI capabilities far exceeds current technological realities.
- The incident highlights broader industry struggles to transition from research labs to consumer-ready products.
- AI models like GPT-5 and Grok face skepticism over their utility and profitability.