OpenAI Reinstates GPT-4o After User Backlash: The Emotional Toll of AI Model Deprecation
OpenAI reversed course just one day after replacing ChatGPT's default model with GPT-5, reinstating GPT-4o due to widespread user protests. Developers and emotionally dependent users reported the new model felt impersonal and disrupted critical workflows, highlighting the human challenges in AI evolution. This swift reversal underscores the delicate balance between innovation and user attachment in conversational AI.