August 17, 2025:
GPT-5 Update: Now Warmer and Friendlier - OpenAI has updated its GPT-5 model to be warmer and friendlier after users reported preferring the earlier GPT-4o. Subtle changes, like personalized touches such as Good question or Great start, have been added to make interactions more approachable without increasing sycophancy. Despite a rocky launch, OpenAI assures users that the updated GPT-5 will offer a more welcoming experience.
The company’s leadership discussed these changes during a dinner with journalists, even as they aimed to shift focus to future developments beyond GPT-5. OpenAI continues to prioritize improving user experience while looking ahead to advancements beyond the current model.
