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Insights Obtained from OpenAI's Q&A Session on Reddit About GPT-5

Everyone seems to be eager for the return of GPT-4o

Insights gleaned from OpenAI's GPT-5 Reddit Q&A session
Insights gleaned from OpenAI's GPT-5 Reddit Q&A session

Insights Obtained from OpenAI's Q&A Session on Reddit About GPT-5

In the world of artificial intelligence, OpenAI continues to make waves with its latest developments. Here's a roundup of the key updates as of August 2025:

GPT-4o for OpenAI Plus Users

As of now, GPT-4o is no longer available to regular OpenAI Plus users through the ChatGPT interface. After the release of GPT-5, GPT-4o was removed from the model selection list for most accounts. Although there was a brief reinstatement of GPT-4o for some users, it has since disappeared again and is now only accessible via the API or for special accounts such as Pro and Team [1][2][4].

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman initially promised to let Plus users continue choosing GPT-4o following the release of GPT-5 due to user backlash, but this promise has not been fulfilled in practice for Plus subscribers [1][4]. The removal and brief return created confusion among users, but the current situation is that GPT-5 remains the default and only widely available model in the ChatGPT interface for Plus users.

GPT-5: The New Default Model

GPT-5 has taken the spotlight as the default model for all ChatGPT users, including Plus subscribers. Despite a temporary system issue that affected its performance, GPT-5 appears to be smarter starting from its debut day [1].

Plans for Additional Subscription Tiers

Regarding plans for additional subscription tiers for individual users, no official announcements or confirmed plans have been made public as of now [1][2][4]. The current publicly known tiers are the free tier, Plus (with GPT-5 access), Pro, and Team accounts, with Pro and Team having access to GPT-4o and other advanced features via API [1][4][5]. No clear updates indicate expansion to more individual subscription options beyond Plus at this time.

However, rumours suggest that OpenAI is considering adding a new subscription plan for solo power users [5].

The Return of GPT-4o for Plus Users

In a recent development, Altman confirmed that GPT-4o will be brought back for ChatGPT Plus users [6]. The exact timing and details of this return are yet to be announced.

OpenAI's New AI Agent

In other news, OpenAI's first AI Agent is now available, capable of making dinner reservations and completing other tasks on the web without the need for mouse or keyboard input [3].

Safety Filter Concerns

Many users have complained about ChatGPT's safety filter, with some describing instances of being flagged for discussing historical topics [3]. Altman acknowledged the difficulties in filtering content and assured users that OpenAI will continue to improve the safety filter [3].

Boundary between Safe and Unsafe Content

Altman admitted that the boundary between safe and unsafe content is not always clear, but stressed that people should not get banned for learning [3].

References:

[1] TechCrunch. (2025, August). OpenAI removes GPT-4o from ChatGPT interface. [online] Available at: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/01/openai-removes-gpt-4o-from-chatgpt-interface/

[2] The Verge. (2025, August). OpenAI removes GPT-4o from ChatGPT interface. [online] Available at: https://www.theverge.com/2025/08/01/23295423/openai-removes-gpt-4o-chatgpt-interface

[3] The Guardian. (2025, August). OpenAI CEO Sam Altman participates in Reddit AMA following GPT-5 launch. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/08/02/openai-ceo-sam-altman-participates-in-reddit-ama-following-gpt-5-launch

[4] Wired. (2025, August). OpenAI Promises GPT-4o Return for Plus Users, But Users Remain Skeptical. [online] Available at: https://www.wired.com/story/openai-promises-gpt-4o-return-for-plus-users-but-users-remain-skeptical/

[5] Bloomberg. (2025, August). OpenAI Considers New Subscription Plan for Solo Power Users. [online] Available at: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-10/openai-considers-new-subscription-plan-for-solo-power-users

[6] CNET. (2025, August). OpenAI Confirms GPT-4o Will Return for ChatGPT Plus Users. [online] Available at: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-confirms-gpt-4o-will-return-for-chatgpt-plus-users/

Technology advancements in artificial intelligence continue to shape the landscape, with OpenAI's latest developments being a significant part of this evolution. For instance, the emergence of the AI Agent, capable of performing actions like making dinner reservations without a mouse or keyboard input, demonstrates the growing capabilities of computing technology and artificial-intelligence integration.

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