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Amanda Caswell

ChatGPT-4o is coming back after massive GPT-5 backlash — here’s what happened

A phone saying OpenAI with Sam Altman behind it.

After months of anticipation and a delayed rollout, GPT-5 finally landed for ChatGPT users; but less than 24 hours later, OpenAI is already reversing course.

The company had fully swapped out GPT-4o for its new flagship model, leaving users with no way to switch back once they logged in. But backlash from loyal fans was swift and loud, with many lamenting the loss of GPT-4o’s personality and conversational style.

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