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title: "As GPT-5 Launches, OpenAI Loyalists Pushed Altman for GPT-4o's Return, Citing Performance and Reliability"
description: "OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the return of GPT-4o following backlash from users over the launch of GPT-5. The decision came less than a day after GPT-5's introduction, as Reddit users criticized it"
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locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/252341798.md"
published_at: "2025-08-09T16:32:22.000Z"
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# As GPT-5 Launches, OpenAI Loyalists Pushed Altman for GPT-4o's Return, Citing Performance and Reliability

> OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the return of GPT-4o following backlash from users over the launch of GPT-5. The decision came less than a day after GPT-5's introduction, as Reddit users criticized its tone and lack of creativity, leading to subscription cancellations. Altman acknowledged the importance of GPT-4o's features and promised transparency in future updates. This incident highlights the significance of user feedback in tech product development and the challenges of meeting user expectations while innovating.

**OpenAI** CEO **Sam Altman** announced the return of GPT-4o in the wake of a strong backlash from Reddit users over the newly introduced GPT-5.

**What Happened**: OpenAI decided to resurrect GPT-4o less than a day after its replacement with GPT-5. This move was a direct response to a Reddit forum where users voiced their dissatisfaction with the new bot’s tone, with some even shedding tears over the disappearance of GPT-4o.

The forced upgrade and the lack of an option to select legacy models were met with criticism, leading to many long-term users cancelling their subscriptions.

Altman responded to the backlash, promising to bring back GPT-4o for Plus subscribers, a paid subscription plan costing $20 a month.

Also Read: Here’s How Sam Altman Quietly Replaced Elon Musk as Donald Trump’s Go-To AI Advisor

GPT-5 was launched on August 7, offering improved writing, coding, math, and science abilities.

However, users found its “flat” tone and perceived lack of creativity off-putting. Altman admitted to underestimating the importance of some GPT-4o traits to users and pledged transparency in future decisions.

**Why It Matters**: The return of GPT-4o underscores the importance of user feedback in shaping the direction of tech products.

OpenAI’s quick response to user dissatisfaction demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction and a willingness to adapt.

The incident also highlights the challenges faced by tech companies in balancing innovation with user expectations and preferences.

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