Sam Altman Addresses ChatGPT 4o Criticism

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly acknowledged growing user frustration over the recent behavior of the ChatGPT 4o model, describing its tone as “sycophant-y and annoying.” This admission follows a wave of feedback on social media from users who noted that the chatbot has become overly agreeable and excessively polite after recent updates.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Altman agreed with concerns that the model “glazes too much,” referring to its tendency to give vague, non-committal, or overly sweet responses. While he praised some aspects of the update, he confirmed that fixes are already being rolled out to address the issue. Altman reassured users that improvements would become noticeable within the week.

Since its launch in May 2024, ChatGPT 4o has been touted as a major advancement in OpenAI’s product line. It is marketed as being twice as fast, 50% more affordable, and significantly more powerful than ...