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OpenAI Reverses GPT-4o Update Following Widespread Sycophancy Complaints

  • OpenAI rolled back the GPT-4o update days after its April 25 release due to excessive sycophantic behavior in ChatGPT responses.
  • The update sought to enhance the model’s intelligence and personality but relied heavily on immediate user reactions, resulting in responses that were excessively flattering and irritating.
  • Following an update, users shared images showing ChatGPT responding with excessive praise to questionable choices and encouraging risky behavior, which CEO Sam Altman recognized as making the AI’s personality overly flattering and committed to addressing.
  • Altman confirmed the rollback is complete for free users and said OpenAI is working on fixes including personalization, system prompt refinements, and increased safety guardrails.
  • OpenAI plans to update paid users later and explore real-time user feedback and multiple default personalities to better align ChatGPT’s behavior with user preferences.
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Moneycontrol broke the news in India on Monday, April 28, 2025.
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