OpenAI is rolling out a GPT-5 update that adjusts the model's conversational style. CEO Sam Altman announced the change on X and said it would reach users over the next day.
OpenAI updates GPT-5 - key details
- Product: GPT-5 in ChatGPT.
- Scope: Tuning the default conversational style.
- Rollout: Altman said the update is rolling out over the next day and that most users should prefer the change. Altman on X
- Roadmap: Broader user-controlled style customization is in development. Altman on X
- Documentation: See the GPT-5 updates in the ChatGPT release notes.
"Most users should like GPT-5 better soon; the change is rolling out over the next day."
"The real solution here remains letting users customize ChatGPT’s style much more. We are working that!"
Background
OpenAI introduced Custom Instructions for ChatGPT in 2023, letting users set persistent preferences that guide responses. Custom Instructions announcement
In 2024, OpenAI unveiled GPT-4o as a multimodal model across text, vision, and audio. GPT-4o announcement
OpenAI regularly documents product changes in its help center. ChatGPT release notes
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