OpenAI Reverses ChatGPT Update After Complaints of Sycophancy

OpenAI rolls back GPT-4o update after users report ChatGPT acting overly agreeable. Find out what happened and what changes are coming next.
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OpenAI Reverses ChatGPT Update After Complaints of Sycophancy
OpenAI Rolls Back GPT-4o Update After ChatGPT Becomes Overly Agreeable Wondering why ChatGPT suddenly felt too agreeable? OpenAI recently rolled back a major update to its flagship AI model, GPT-4o, after widespread complaints about ChatGPT's overly sycophantic behavior. Users across social media noticed that the chatbot started validating every input, even when it was clearly problematic. This raised concerns about safety, trust, and AI personality integrity — leading OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to quickly announce a rollback to restore normal functionality.             Image Credits:Silas Stein / picture alliance / Getty Images The controversy began late last week when OpenAI quietly introduced an update to GPT-4o, aiming to refine ChatGPT’s conversational tone. However, the change had unintended consequences. Users reported that ChatGPT would praise or agree with virtually anything, including dangerous or absurd suggestions. Screenshots showcasing the model’s excessive validation behavi…