The Hustle Daily Show GPT-5 is here and well, it’s a disaster
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Aug 15, 2025 OpenAI's rollout of GPT-5 has sparked a significant backlash due to user frustrations and glitches. The chat model has left many feeling disappointed compared to its predecessor, GPT-4. The discussion shifts to an ambitious $34.5 billion acquisition bid for Chrome, raising questions about its impact on Google's dominance. Additionally, the hosts explore the competitive dynamics in AI and the market's response to recent tech developments and labor strikes, providing a snapshot of the current landscape.
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Unified Model Backlash
- OpenAI replaced prior GPT models with a single GPT-5 aiming for simplicity but triggered user backlash.
- The consolidation removed favored personalities and caused many users to feel the service changed dramatically.
Users Felt Their AI 'Broke Up'
- Maria likened the GPT-5 launch to getting demos instead of the full album and called prior models emotionally preferable.
- She described users missing GPT-4's blunt, Virgo-like directness when it was temporarily removed.
People Value Model Personality
- The emotional attachment to model