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GPT-5 was meant to cut choices, but OpenAI just added multiple modes - why?

ZDNet - Artificial Intelligence
Aug 13, 2025 14:55
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OpenAI initially designed GPT-5 to simplify user experience by reducing choices, but has now introduced multiple modes, potentially increasing complexity. This shift raises questions about whether offering more options enhances usability or creates confusion, highlighting an ongoing challenge in balancing flexibility and simplicity in AI development.

Are all these choices helpful or do they just complicate things?
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