The ChatGPT Report Episode 150: GPT-5? Is AGI Cancelled?
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Aug 14, 2025 Dive into the controversy surrounding GPT-5, which has left many underwhelmed. Despite some impressive demos, the model struggles with basic tasks and even offers hilariously wrong advice. Listener feedback highlights serious concerns, including increased hallucinations. The episode questions whether this iteration represents a setback in the AI journey. Additionally, news about a new brain-implant startup adds to the competitive landscape, especially with figures like Sam Altman and Elon Musk in the mix.
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Presentation Looked Sterile
- The GPT-5 presentation felt sterile and underwhelming despite some strong demos.
- Ryan found the Bernoulli visual and code demo impressive but the overall show lacked personality.
Early Feedback Shows Regression
- Early user feedback suggests GPT-5 underperforms competitors like Grok and Gemini in several areas.
- Ryan observed increased hallucinations and regression from GPT-4 behavior in some tasks.
Calendar Mistake During Demo
- Ryan asked GPT-5 to organize lunch dates by weekday and it produced wrong calendar days.
- The model admitted the error after being corrected, showing it 'knew' it was wrong yet still produced mistakes.