After months of anticipation and a delayed rollout, GPT-5 finally landed for ChatGPT users; but less than 24 hours later, OpenAI is already reversing course.

The company had fully swapped out GPT-4o for its new flagship model, leaving users with no way to switch back once they logged in. But backlash from loyal fans was swift and loud, with many lamenting the loss of GPT-4o’s personality and conversational style.

Now, in a rare and rapid U-turn, CEO Sam Altman has confirmed that GPT-4o will return as a selectable option for Plus subscribers.

Why the sudden reversal?

GPT-5’s debut came with promises of better reasoning, faster coding assistance and improved long-form writing.

But almost immediately, loyal GPT-4o users began voicing their disappointment. For many, GPT-5’s personality fe

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