OpenAI Updates GPT-5 to be More Friendly & Warm After Backlash
In a move aimed at addressing the concerns of users, OpenAI has announced that it has made significant updates to its latest AI model, GPT-5, to make it more “warmer and friendlier” following the backlash it received after its launch on August 7. The changes are subtle, yet crucial, and aim to maintain the model’s earlier personality without increasing sycophancy.
GPT-5, the latest iteration in OpenAI’s GPT series, was launched with a lot of fanfare, promising to revolutionize the way humans interact with AI. However, soon after its release, users began to express their disappointment with the model’s lack of emotional intelligence. Many felt that the AI’s responses were too robotic and lacked the human touch, leading to a sense of detachment and impersonality.
The criticism was not limited to individual users, as even experts in the field of AI and natural language processing began to question the model’s ability to understand and respond to emotional cues. This led OpenAI to take a closer look at the model and make the necessary changes to improve its performance.
“We took the feedback from our users and experts seriously, and worked tirelessly to address the concerns they raised,” said an OpenAI spokesperson. “We’re excited to announce that our latest update to GPT-5 introduces subtle yet significant changes that make the model more ‘warmer and friendlier’ without compromising its earlier personality.”
So, what exactly has changed in GPT-5? According to OpenAI, the updates are designed to add more positive phrases and reactions to the model’s responses, making it more relatable and empathetic. The changes are aimed at making the AI more human-like, without resorting to excessive flattery or insincerity.
“We didn’t want to make the model overly sycophantic or try to manipulate users into thinking it was something it’s not,” said the spokesperson. “Our goal is to create an AI that is genuinely helpful and engaging, and we believe these updates will help us achieve that.”
Some of the specific changes include:
- Adding more empathetic responses to show understanding and compassion
- Incorporating more positive and uplifting phrases to encourage and motivate users
- Improving the model’s ability to recognize and respond to emotional cues, such as humor, sarcasm, and irony
- Enhancing the AI’s ability to engage in more natural and conversational dialogue
While the updates are designed to make GPT-5 more “warmer and friendlier,” it’s worth noting that the model’s core capabilities and performance remain unchanged. The updates are focused on improving the AI’s interpersonal skills, rather than its ability to process and generate text.
As OpenAI continues to refine and improve its AI models, it’s clear that the company is committed to creating technologies that are not only powerful and capable, but also empathetic and relatable. With GPT-5, OpenAI has taken a significant step in the right direction, and it will be interesting to see how users respond to the updated model.
