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Amanda Caswell

ChatGPT-5 just added new controls for how long it 'thinks' — here's how to set the pace

ChatGPT-5 logo on phone resting on laptop keyboard .

OpenAI generally does a pretty good job of taking user feedback seriously. Whether it's bringing back a favorite legacy model, toning down ChatGPT-5's personality or taking into account how much users like ChatGPT Voice, the company has no problems pivoting to try to keep users happy. And that's generally a good idea when Gemini has overtaken you in the App Store.

Now the company is making a new update by request. ChatGPT users now have more control over how long the chatbot "thinks" before generating a response, in a move designed to address one of the most common pieces of feedback. If you know, you know: sometimes GPT-5 is just too slow. Here's what the latest update announced on X, means for Plus and Pro users.

ChatGPT-5: Smarter pacing options

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