- GPT-5 faced criticism for being curt and less personable, but OpenAI has improved its performance, personality, and limits.
- GPT-5 now has a few new modes for ChatGPT Plus: Auto, Fast, Thinking Mini, and Thinking Pro.
- Legacy models like GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, o3, and o4-mini are now available again for those who prefer them.
GPT-5 has faced a wave of criticism recently, both from everyday users and reviewers like our very own Calvin Wankhede here at Android Authority. Much of this feedback centered on the new model feeling more curt and having less personality. OpenAI responded quickly, addressing performance, personality, and usage limit issues — improving the overall experience significantly. Now, a fresh update makes things even better, at least for ChatGPT Plus subscribers.
OpenAI has greatly expanded GPT-5’s functionality by adding more modes: Auto, Fast, Thinking Mini, and Thinking Pro. Personally, I find GPT-5 better than most alternatives in certain scenarios, though your preference may vary. I tend to favor its concise, down-to-earth tone, which feels less sycophantic than GPT-4o.