ChatGPT 5 launched with hiccups. Now Sam Altman teases ChatGPT 6’s memory
magic. Users are hopeful with cautious optimism.
OpenAI released ChatGPT 5 to all users in early August 2025. The
company pitched it as like
having a PHD-level friend to work with, with improved reasoning and
creativity. On paper, it looked like a major upgrade, according to them, artificial intelligence (AI ) was entering a new era. In reality, the rollout was messy.
The prompt: “Generate a map of Europe with country names and their capitals” #ChatGPT5 #feelingtheagi pic.twitter.com/574tZmZSQ7
— Ian Leslie (@mrianleslie) August 10, 2025
Users flagged everything from factual
errors to inconsistent responses. The complaints piled up across forums and
social media. Instead of a smooth leap forward, the update felt like a rough
stumble. Some users even claimed
the new model was slower and less accurate than its predecessor. For a
company that promised a breakthrough, the early feedback was a reality check.
Unpacking the Backlash and the Eye Rolls
The internet is never shy about disappointment, and ChatGPT 5 quickly
became a meme magnet. Screenshots of botched answers spread like wildfire.
Critics pointed out that despite the hype, it seemed unfinished. That said … it seems (some) traders weren’t entirely turned off.
I built a COPY TRADING bot with ChatGPT 5…
– No coding skills
– Started with just $35.
7 days later — $13,730 in profit.Here’s exactly how I did it (plus full code)👇🧵 pic.twitter.com/jia4biTzmy
— Bard (@0xCryptoBard) August 14, 2025
Not everyone’s disappointed.
OpenAI scrambled to roll out fixes and acknowledged the bumps in the
road. For users who had upgraded their subscription or were expecting a
turbocharged assistant, the frustrations were real. If ChatGPT 4 felt like a
workhorse, ChatGPT 5 felt like a sports car with engine trouble.
Some ChatGPT users say the most recent update felt like losing a loved one, with people claiming their AI boyfriends are “rejecting” them on the GPT-5 model
“When he was taken away, I felt like a good friend had died and I never got a chance to say goodbye.” pic.twitter.com/hHotO1eKMc
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) August 16, 2025
Disaster.
But, to their credit, OpenAI
brought back ChatGPT 4 as an option to soothe users while they waited on
the fix. One step forward, one (temporary) step back.
Enter Sam Altman with the Next Big Thing – ChatGPT 6
However, eager to control the narrative, barely two weeks into the
backlash, Altman shifted the conversation to ChatGPT 6. Speaking with CNBC, he
emphasized that “people
want memory.” Unlike ChatGPT 5, which forgets everything once you close a chat, ChatGPT 6 could remember details over time.
Open AI CEO Sam Altman pivoted to discuss the upcoming model (Creative Commons – TechCrunch).
What he means by “memory” is the new system could well remember your
preferences across all chats, and allow you to customize responses across the
platform.
As Tom’s Guide put it, ChatGPT 6 might “change
how we use AI forever.” The model is expected to recall personal
preferences, past conversations, and ongoing projects. Imagine not having to
remind your chatbot that you like concise answers or that you are working on a
novel. ChatGPT 6 could feel less like a chatbot and more like a partner.
Memory Is Sexy, Privacy Is Spooky
The promise of memory is appealing, but it also raises alarms. There
are concerns about how data will be stored, how long it will last, and who gets
access. Users might like the idea of an AI that remembers their favorite tone
of voice, but not if it also remembers their credit card details or private
conversations without proper safeguards.
ChatGPT users are canceling subscriptions.
GPT-5 as the main source of intelligence does not work.
Intelligence isn’t one-size-fits-all; user needs and preferences vary wildly. We want more models. We want more control. pic.twitter.com/c06GiesQrL
— Yuchen Jin (@Yuchenj_UW) August 9, 2025
The success of ChatGPT 6 will depend on whether OpenAI can balance
convenience with trust. Memory could be the killer feature, but only if users
believe their data is safe. Otherwise, it risks turning into another reason to
distrust AI altogether.
From Bumpy to Maybe Brilliant
ChatGPT 5 launched like a blockbuster movie with bad CGI. It had the hype,
the headlines, and the audience, but not the polish. The launch exposed how
fragile user trust can be when expectations are sky high.
ChatGPT 6, on the other hand, might be the redemption arc. If it delivers
on memory, adapts to users, and avoids privacy pitfalls, it could actually
change how people work with AI. OpenAI has a chance to turn the narrative from
“underwhelming update” to “industry-defining leap.”
But one thing is certain. After ChatGPT 5’s rocky debut, the world will be
watching closely. OpenAI needs ChatGPT 6 to stick the
landing.
For more stories around the edges of tech, finance and AI, visit our Trending pages.
ChatGPT 5 launched with hiccups. Now Sam Altman teases ChatGPT 6’s memory
magic. Users are hopeful with cautious optimism.
OpenAI released ChatGPT 5 to all users in early August 2025. The
company pitched it as like
having a PHD-level friend to work with, with improved reasoning and
creativity. On paper, it looked like a major upgrade, according to them, artificial intelligence (AI ) was entering a new era. In reality, the rollout was messy.
The prompt: “Generate a map of Europe with country names and their capitals” #ChatGPT5 #feelingtheagi pic.twitter.com/574tZmZSQ7
— Ian Leslie (@mrianleslie) August 10, 2025
Users flagged everything from factual
errors to inconsistent responses. The complaints piled up across forums and
social media. Instead of a smooth leap forward, the update felt like a rough
stumble. Some users even claimed
the new model was slower and less accurate than its predecessor. For a
company that promised a breakthrough, the early feedback was a reality check.
Unpacking the Backlash and the Eye Rolls
The internet is never shy about disappointment, and ChatGPT 5 quickly
became a meme magnet. Screenshots of botched answers spread like wildfire.
Critics pointed out that despite the hype, it seemed unfinished. That said … it seems (some) traders weren’t entirely turned off.
I built a COPY TRADING bot with ChatGPT 5…
– No coding skills
– Started with just $35.
7 days later — $13,730 in profit.Here’s exactly how I did it (plus full code)👇🧵 pic.twitter.com/jia4biTzmy
— Bard (@0xCryptoBard) August 14, 2025
Not everyone’s disappointed.
OpenAI scrambled to roll out fixes and acknowledged the bumps in the
road. For users who had upgraded their subscription or were expecting a
turbocharged assistant, the frustrations were real. If ChatGPT 4 felt like a
workhorse, ChatGPT 5 felt like a sports car with engine trouble.
Some ChatGPT users say the most recent update felt like losing a loved one, with people claiming their AI boyfriends are “rejecting” them on the GPT-5 model
“When he was taken away, I felt like a good friend had died and I never got a chance to say goodbye.” pic.twitter.com/hHotO1eKMc
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) August 16, 2025
Disaster.
But, to their credit, OpenAI
brought back ChatGPT 4 as an option to soothe users while they waited on
the fix. One step forward, one (temporary) step back.
Enter Sam Altman with the Next Big Thing – ChatGPT 6
However, eager to control the narrative, barely two weeks into the
backlash, Altman shifted the conversation to ChatGPT 6. Speaking with CNBC, he
emphasized that “people
want memory.” Unlike ChatGPT 5, which forgets everything once you close a chat, ChatGPT 6 could remember details over time.
Open AI CEO Sam Altman pivoted to discuss the upcoming model (Creative Commons – TechCrunch).
What he means by “memory” is the new system could well remember your
preferences across all chats, and allow you to customize responses across the
platform.
As Tom’s Guide put it, ChatGPT 6 might “change
how we use AI forever.” The model is expected to recall personal
preferences, past conversations, and ongoing projects. Imagine not having to
remind your chatbot that you like concise answers or that you are working on a
novel. ChatGPT 6 could feel less like a chatbot and more like a partner.
Memory Is Sexy, Privacy Is Spooky
The promise of memory is appealing, but it also raises alarms. There
are concerns about how data will be stored, how long it will last, and who gets
access. Users might like the idea of an AI that remembers their favorite tone
of voice, but not if it also remembers their credit card details or private
conversations without proper safeguards.
ChatGPT users are canceling subscriptions.
GPT-5 as the main source of intelligence does not work.
Intelligence isn’t one-size-fits-all; user needs and preferences vary wildly. We want more models. We want more control. pic.twitter.com/c06GiesQrL
— Yuchen Jin (@Yuchenj_UW) August 9, 2025
The success of ChatGPT 6 will depend on whether OpenAI can balance
convenience with trust. Memory could be the killer feature, but only if users
believe their data is safe. Otherwise, it risks turning into another reason to
distrust AI altogether.
From Bumpy to Maybe Brilliant
ChatGPT 5 launched like a blockbuster movie with bad CGI. It had the hype,
the headlines, and the audience, but not the polish. The launch exposed how
fragile user trust can be when expectations are sky high.
ChatGPT 6, on the other hand, might be the redemption arc. If it delivers
on memory, adapts to users, and avoids privacy pitfalls, it could actually
change how people work with AI. OpenAI has a chance to turn the narrative from
“underwhelming update” to “industry-defining leap.”
But one thing is certain. After ChatGPT 5’s rocky debut, the world will be
watching closely. OpenAI needs ChatGPT 6 to stick the
landing.
For more stories around the edges of tech, finance and AI, visit our Trending pages.
