AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic The Drama Behind GPT-5
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Aug 12, 2025 The podcast dives into the drama surrounding the rollout of GPT-5, featuring varied user reactions and the significance of model attachments. It highlights the glitches and challenges faced during the launch and discusses the necessity of phased introductions. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of reasoning in AI, and how effective adoption strategies can enhance user experiences and understanding within organizations.
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Power Users Skew Perception Of Rollouts
- A small vocal group (about 2–3%) drives much of the public reaction.
- Most users experience updates quietly and differently than the loud minority.
Users Form Emotional Attachments To Models
- People form strong, sentimental attachments to specific AI models.
- These attachments can shape reactions to model changes and rollouts.
Prioritize User Welfare And Outcome Measurement
- Measure user outcomes and long-term welfare, not just model capability metrics.
- Build interventions that support fragile users while treating adults like adults.
