Overview

• Sam Altman reversed the planned deprecation less than 24 hours after announcing the rollout of the GPT-5 unified model.
• Restoration of GPT-4o access was extended to Plus subscribers in response to strong feedback on Reddit and other platforms.
• ChatGPT head Nick Turley acknowledged that some users formed “polarized” attachments to older models, prompting a review of sunset procedures.
• OpenAI signaled plans for per-user customization of model personalities to preserve workflow continuity and emotional bonds.
• Analysts warned that rapid policy shifts risk favoring vocal online groups over long-term data-driven product strategy.