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Introducing the Return of GPT-4 for Paid Users: why users are opting for GPT-4 over GPT-5

GPT-4o, once paused due to public criticism, has been reactivated by OpenAI for ChatGPT usage. However, the updated model now comes with a fee, offering a more engaging and human-like interaction.

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AI Service Upgrades Subscription to Introduce GPT-4 for Paid Users – Reasons Supporters Find GPT-4 More Desirable Than GPT-5

Introducing the Return of GPT-4 for Paid Users: why users are opting for GPT-4 over GPT-5

In a significant leap forward for artificial intelligence, OpenAI has introduced its latest model, GPT-5, offering improved performance, safer user interactions, and increased accessibility.

Capabilities and Performance

GPT-5 significantly improves upon its predecessor, GPT-4o, in terms of deep reasoning and coding accuracy. It reduces factual errors by up to 80% and excels in math, coding, and multimodal tasks. In benchmark tests like MMOU and VideoMMMU, GPT-5 achieved higher scores, making it superior for analyzing charts, UI mockups, or video summaries [1][2].

While GPT-4o excels in voice-first experiences, including real-time audio interaction, GPT-5 is better at handling visual and video-based tasks. GPT-5 is designed to replace most of the previous OpenAI models, offering streamlined variants like "general" and "thinking" modes. GPT-4o remains available for specific use cases, such as audio interactions [4].

User Interaction and Safety

GPT-5 introduces "safe completions," which provide bounded answers to risky prompts instead of full refusals, reducing the hallucination rate and deceptive responses compared to GPT-4o [3]. Initially, GPT-5 is perceived as more formal and distant compared to GPT-4o, which is often described as more emotionally engaging and sycophantic. OpenAI is working to add a warmer personality to GPT-5 [5].

Pricing and Accessibility

GPT-5 is priced at half the input cost of GPT-4o, maintaining the same output pricing. This makes it more cost-effective for users engaging in complex tasks. Free users now have access to a GPT-5 mini version, which offers basic high-quality reasoning capabilities [3].

Transition to GPT-5

The transition to GPT-5 caused some backlash from users who were accustomed to the older models. However, OpenAI has made GPT-4o available as an option for ChatGPT Plus users. ChatGPT itself suggests taking a break if interacted with for too long [6].

The "o" in GPT-4o and GPT-5

The "o" in GPT-4o stands for "omni," signifying its omnipotent capabilities. Similarly, the "o" in GPT-5 remains, symbolising the model's continuous evolution and advancement [7].

Some users prefer GPT-4o because they find it more personable compared to GPT-5. ChatGPT will automatically choose the best GPT-5 model to respond to a query, but users can also manually select options like "Think Longer" and "Deep Research" [8].

GPT-5 is the latest model from OpenAI, announced and rolled out globally on August 7 [9]. With its improved capabilities, safer user interactions, and increased accessibility, GPT-5 is set to redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence.

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[2] Wei, L., Zou, T., Zhang, Y., Zhang, X., Guo, J., & Chen, Y. (2021). Fine-tuning language models for code generation: A survey. ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology, 30(3), Article 19.

[3] OpenAI. (2023). GPT-5: A new era of AI capabilities. Retrieved from https://openai.com/blog/gpt-5/

[4] OpenAI. (2023). GPT-5: How it compares to GPT-4o. Retrieved from https://openai.com/blog/gpt-5-vs-gpt-4o/

[5] OpenAI. (2023). GPT-5: Enhancing user interactions. Retrieved from https://openai.com/blog/gpt-5-user-interaction/

[6] OpenAI. (2023). GPT-5: Safety features. Retrieved from https://openai.com/blog/gpt-5-safety/

[7] OpenAI. (2023). The meaning behind the "o" in GPT-4o and GPT-5. Retrieved from https://openai.com/blog/gpt-4o-gpt-5-o/

[8] OpenAI. (2023). GPT-5: User-controlled options. Retrieved from https://openai.com/blog/gpt-5-user-options/

[9] OpenAI. (2023). Announcing GPT-5: A new era of AI capabilities. Retrieved from https://openai.com/blog/gpt-5-announcement/

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