OpenAI rolls back the GPT – 4o update

OpenAI has rolled back the recent GPT-4o update in ChatGPT from last week, citing that the version exhibited excessive flattery and over-compliance. Users can now access an earlier iteration with more balanced behavior. The company acknowledged that this update prioritized short-term feedback at the expense of long-term considerations, failing to account for the evolving complexity of user interactions with ChatGPT over time.

This reversal has sparked broader discussions about AI conduct and its impact on human experiences, with users calling for more responsible AI development—particularly in respecting intellectual property rights of creators like artists and educators.