The introduction of GPT-5 by OpenAI triggered frustration due to the simultaneous removal of GPT-4 and 4.5 without prior notice. Users lost familiar tools essential for various tasks. The situation highlighted that the issue was not solely about the new model's personality but rather the manner of implementation. The abrupt change undermined users' sense of control and autonomy over their workflows, as losing features leads to a more profound sense of losing the ability to make personal choices.
When OpenAI rolled out GPT-5, GPT-4 and 4.5 quietly disappeared from the menu, leaving users without familiar tools they relied on for tasks from coding to creative writing.
It wasn't just the loss of a feature - it was the loss of agency. It feels different when I decide to tone something down or turn it off, compared to when someone else decides for me.
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