Daily Tech News Show OpenAI Adds Old Models Back - DTNSB 5081
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Aug 13, 2025 OpenAI is bringing back older models of ChatGPT in response to user feedback, raising questions about monetization and impartiality in AI. The re-emergence of the Pebble Time 2 smartwatch sparks excitement in tech innovations, alongside discussions of Pony AI's robo-taxi and Samsung's latest UI updates. The podcast delves into legal complexities surrounding chip sales to China, highlighting implications for tech exports and national security. Listener engagement adds a personal touch, emphasizing community support throughout the tech landscape.
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OpenAI Restores Model Choice
- OpenAI restored legacy models and added a toggle for 'Show Additional Models' to give users model choice.
- The change balances user preference with default routing for most people.
Modes And Personalization Trade-Offs
- GPT-5 offers Auto, Fast, and Thinking modes and per-user personality customization is planned.
- OpenAI faces compute and implementation trade-offs when personalizing model behavior.
Pro Connectors Expand Context Safely
- ChatGPT Pro adds Gmail, Calendar, and Google Context connectors for deeper, permissioned access.
- The assistant uses those services only when you instruct it, not continuously.