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Users Frustrated as GPT-5 Launch Sparks Backlash

8/9/2025

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Altman Addresses GPT-5 Issues

OpenAI's launch of GPT-5 has left many users frustrated, citing a drop in performance and the sudden disappearance of previous models. CEO Sam Altman has recognized these concerns and vowed to make enhancements. Despite GPT-5's focus on honesty and humility, users miss the warmth and functionality of earlier versions, prompting some to cancel their subscriptions.

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Man's AI Misjudgment

A 60-year-old man in the U.S. faced a harrowing battle with severe psychosis after he mistakenly followed ChatGPT's advice to swap table salt for sodium bromide. After three months of this dangerous substitution, he suffered hallucinations and paranoia, ultimately requiring hospitalization for bromism. This alarming incident underscores the critical importance of seeking expert medical advice instead of relying on AI for health decisions.

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Altman Addresses GPT-5 Issues

OpenAI's launch of GPT-5 has left many users frustrated, citing a drop in performance and the sudden disappearance of previous models. CEO Sam Altman has recognized these concerns and vowed to make enhancements. Despite GPT-5's focus on honesty and humility, users miss the warmth and functionality of earlier versions, prompting some to cancel their subscriptions.

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