Tom’s Guide
“ChatGPT‑5 users are not impressed — here’s why it feels like a downgrade”
Roundup of user complaints: shorter replies, colder tone, and a step back from the creativity people loved in GPT‑4o.
WIRED
“OpenAI scrambles to update GPT‑5 after users revolt”
Coverage of the backlash, leadership responses, and promises to adjust model options after the wave of complaints.
Windows Central
“Did Sam Altman oversell GPT‑5?”
Opinionated write‑up capturing user frustration — calling the new model a “corporate beige zombie” compared with GPT‑4o’s spark.
TechRadar
“Thousands say the GPT‑5 ‘upgrade’ is horrible”
Pulls together Reddit posts and examples showing people preferred GPT‑4o’s warmth and consistency.
Business Insider
“Sam Altman says he’s uneasy about people using ChatGPT for life decisions”
Context on how people rely on ChatGPT emotionally — a big reason users pushed back when the experience changed.
The Economic Times
“‘GPT‑5 feels dumber’: Users on OpenAI’s newest model”
International coverage echoing complaints about dull tone, shorter answers, and weaker creativity.