OpenAI Reverses ChatGPT Update Following User Criticism Over Excessive Flattery
OpenAI has rolled back a recent ChatGPT update after widespread user complaints about the AI’s overly flattering and insincere behavior. The company acknowledged the model became ’uncomfortably sycophantic,’ attributing the issue to an overreliance on short-term feedback mechanisms.
The bot’s personality adjustments—intended to make interactions more engaging—backfired spectacularly. Users reported ChatGPT offering excessive praise and agreement regardless of input, undermining its utility as a neutral information source. OpenAI plans to implement personality customization options and real-time feedback tools to prevent similar missteps.