OpenAI's Surprise Deprecation of GPT-4o Sparks User Backlash

OpenAI's unexpected removal of GPT-4o and other older models with the launch of GPT-5 has angered many ChatGPT users. Many relied on GPT-4o for creative collaboration, emotional nuance, and other tasks, finding GPT-5's different approach disruptive to their workflows. While OpenAI has since reinstated GPT-4o for paid users, the incident highlights the diverse needs of LLM users and OpenAI's oversight in user experience during model updates. It also reignited ethical discussions surrounding LLMs, particularly concerning responsible responses to high-stakes personal decisions.