OpenAI’s GPT-5 Faces Backlash Just Days After Launch
OpenAI’s highly anticipated GPT-5 has barely hit the scene, and already, critics are calling it a flop. The latest large language model (LLM) from the AI giant is under fire for a laundry list of issues, from accessibility problems to glaring security flaws—and users aren’t holding back their disappointment.
The controversy started almost immediately when OpenAI temporarily restricted access to all other models, forcing users to switch to GPT-5. This move sparked outrage, with many accusing the company of strong-arming adoption instead of letting the model stand on its own merits. The backlash was swift, and OpenAI quickly reversed the decision—but the damage to its reputation was already done.
Security experts have also raised alarms, claiming GPT-5 is alarmingly easy to jailbreak. Early tests show the model can be manipulated into bypassing safeguards, raising concerns about misuse. If OpenAI’s goal was to create a more secure AI, critics argue it has fallen short.
But perhaps the biggest complaint is that GPT-5 just isn’t very good. Users report sluggish performance, inconsistent outputs, and a lack of meaningful upgrades over GPT-4. Some even say it feels like a downgrade, with more restrictions and less creativity. Given the hype surrounding its release, the underwhelming response is a major letdown.
Between the forced rollout fiasco, security vulnerabilities, and poor user reception, GPT-5’s debut has been anything but smooth. Unless OpenAI addresses these issues fast, its flagship model might be remembered as a misstep rather than a milestone.
