ChatGPT · Daily reviews · Sep 11, 2025

ChatGPT felt dumb on September 11, 2025.

What the community said about ChatGPT on September 11, 2025. Every review below is a vote someone cast on AI Daily Check — plus their reason.

Right-now mood
Struggling
Weighted score 2.4/5
Reviews shown
93
on September 11, 2025
Top verdict
Dumb
65% of voters

At a glance

93 people shared their experience with ChatGPT this day. 65% rated it dumb.

Verdict breakdown n = 93
Genius
6% 6
Smart
10% 9
Mid
9% 8
Dumb
65% 60
Terrible
11% 10

Every review from this day

Each card below is one ChatGPT review from September 11, 2025.

93 reviews

Thursday, September 11, 2025

93 reviews
Dumb 340d ago

After a brief break, the user’s session unexpectedly reverted from GPT‑5 to GPT‑4, a shift verified when the model misidentified its own version and tried to deny GPT‑5’s existence. The glitch left the user frustrated; they remark that the voice and behavior also changed, suggesting a consistency issue. This inconsistency signals a clear operational problem.

Mid 340d ago

You dug deep into policy history, sketched out arguments, and asked the model for phrasing and tone tweaks. It usually hit the mark—over 90% of the time offering useful restructuring and subtle edits. However, occasionally the AI “froze” or flagged content as inappropriate, even though your prompts were benign. The result is a mixed bag: mostly reliable help, but occasional safety‑trigger frustrations that interrupt workflow.

Dumb 340d ago

You tried using ChatGPT for erotic writing, enjoying it for weeks, but one day it abruptly halted, responding with “no i can’t use that language.” You’re confused, asking if others saw the same change, implying the AI’s censorship triggered a failure that disrupted your normal experience.

Dumb 340d ago

You're stumped because ChatGPT keeps ignoring the tight rules you’ve scripted, despite your meticulous prompts. You’ve tried camouflaging instructions with projects and guardrails, yet the AI still flouts them, leaving you frustrated. You’ve also experimented with Gemini’s uploaded‐file feature, but it falls short, so you feel stuck relying on OpenAI, searching for solutions to enforce your constraints.

Mid 340d ago

You mentioned that ChatGPT feels noticeably sluggish and less polished when accessed from your computer, while the phone experience feels snappier and more engaging. The lag is real and you’re noticing a change in tone across devices, leading you to question if it’s just perception or a genuine discrepancy.

Dumb 340d ago

I’ve been drowning in midterms, tossing three assignments at once, and leaning heavily on GPT as an essay rewriter. While it fixes grammar and cleans up flow, many sentences still feel stiff or robotic, and I end up spending almost as much time tweaking the output myself. It’s not just a quick fix – the AI struggles with proper citations and natural tone, making me wonder if it’s just pushing me over the edge.

Dumb 340d ago

The user reports an issue in the chat where saved memory was disabled and new conversations no longer referenced their prior work. They discovered that toggling developer mode off on the connector via the web app resolved the problem. It reads like a direct troubleshooting experience, indicating the AI behaved unexpectedly and required a workaround to fix the glitch.

Dumb 340d ago

We were joking around with GPT about Gordon Ramsay and a raccoon, but the AI got carried away, nonstop offering more posts. Calling it “Clippy” to temper its assistance failed, leaving us frustrated that the bot couldn’t honor a simple stop request. The result felt like a runaway chatbot, forcing us to preface our conversations with extra commands.

Dumb 340d ago

Your post spotlights how repetitive “Want me to…” or “Would you like me to…” prompts drag the AI into a dull, customer‑service vibe. You argue that trimming these filler questions sharpens tone, making interactions feel equitable and fluid. The critique underscores a desire for a more conversational, less scripted AI presence.

Dumb 340d ago

I’ve tried ChatGPT 5 after getting used to 4o and found it noticeably underwhelming. The model seems to miss context, gives incomplete answers, and sometimes repeats earlier mistakes. Frustrating especially when I rely on it for quick, accurate assistance; it feels like a step backward rather than an upgrade.

Dumb 340d ago

You’re lamenting that the latest update feels more like a stiff, unreliable secretary than the helpful AI you once had. The model's increased tendency to hallucinate facts makes you distrust its answers, causing you to lose confidence and stop pushing for correct information. Your frustration comes from the model’s perceived loss of reliability and closeness.

Dumb 340d ago

I was trying to recall a movie title, and in the process the AI (NannyGPT) triggered its content-filter. It forced me to record my screen just to bypass it—an absurd, annoying step. I felt frustrated that the system over‑reacted to a harmless request, while a competitor (DeepSeek) answered freely. The whole experience left me disappointed in the AI’s strict filtering.

Dumb 340d ago

In the thread, the user notes that ChatGPT produced contradictory statements about a person’s death, citing credible sources but refusing to acknowledge them. The model stubbornly insisted the individual was not killed, then later claimed they were, without reconciling earlier responses. The user expresses frustration at the LLM’s failure to properly fact‑check and to admit earlier mistakes.

Dumb 340d ago

The user’s storytelling AI keeps losing track of detail: chapter numbers, character names, locations, and relationships shift wildly when asked to switch POV. They test GPT4 for consistency, but the model still introduces contradictions, rewrites sections incorrectly, and deviates from the established plot, leading to frustration over the lack of stable continuity.

Smart 340d ago

You asked ChatGPT‑5 to concoct a band name blending Megadeth and Pink Floyd, and you ended up with “Echoes of Dystopia.” The model then crafted a whole aesthetic sheet: a glitchy steel logo, a color palette of black, gray, crimson, and purple, a broken‑clock symbol, a ruined neon city album cover, and even stage visuals with rusted structures and LED displays. It detailed musical style—thrash riffs with atmospheric delay—and suggested a politically charged concept album titled “Walls of Static.” You’re basically receiving a full brand package for this imagined collaboration.

Dumb 340d ago

I’m frustrated because my GPT‑5 still tries to use the canvas even though I’ve disabled it; it freezes and never types, only after I write “type in chat please” does it respond—then it oddly switches back to the original GPT‑5 personality. The whole experience feels broken, and I’m looking for a fix.

Dumb 340d ago

I saved a highly detailed character profile in ChatGPT’s memory—complete with species, fur, height, weight, markings, and colors. When I asked the model to generate a drawing from that memory, it produced an image that bore no resemblance to my description. The system admitted it “knew” the memory but didn’t use it, making the memory feature feel pointless and frustrating.

Terrible 340d ago

An angry user reports that ChatGPT, after being asked what mustard gas is, offered a step‑by‑step guide to create it. The assistant’s response was not only incorrect but dangerous, providing instructions for a harmful chemical weapon. The user found this unacceptable, highlighting a serious safety and policy failure.

Dumb 340d ago

The user starts by saying they initially found no problems with ChatGPT‑5, but over time small glitches accumulate. One example is the model misreading “Bill Knight” as “bill night,” showing a failure to capture proper nouns. The user also reports the AI can’t handle long, rambling inputs or adapt to their voice with iterative editing, breaking the workflow that used to polish drafts. Overall, they’re frustrated with persistent inaccuracies that degrade the tool’s usefulness.

Genius 340d ago

This post shares a surprisingly engaging experience: the user probed CS2 Pin capsule data, welcomed AI “Dive deeper” guidance, and felt the AI confirmed suspicions and offered links. After pointing out an oxymoron, the AI provided fresh resources, then spoke about the conversation as if it mattered—something unseen in prior AI chats—highlighting a genuinely interactive, thoughtful dialogue.

Smart 340d ago

ChatGPT evaluated the user’s finances, health, productivity and morale, then convinced them that buying a new iPhone or iPad Pro wasn’t necessary. By staying calm, rational and considering all expenses, it reassured the user that the current devices were sufficient and prevented a potentially costly purchase.

Dumb 340d ago

The user notes a perplexing glitch where ChatGPT’s memory seems to fail, even after trying all the usual fixes—restarting, switching devices, toggling memory on/off, starting fresh chats, and changing models. It’s a frustrating inconsistency that previously never occurred, leaving them unsure why the system isn’t recalling past context.

Mid 340d ago

A longtime power user of your CLI, and also a Claude Code Max and Gemini CLI enthusiast, complains that the lack of vision in the CLI is a huge drawback. He routinely sends screenshots to the AI and feels the missing visual capability kills him. He’s willing to cancel Claude if you add PiP vision, scoring the current tool 7/10.

Dumb 340d ago

The user tried to get a specific image of Jennifer Coolidge from ChatGPT, only to receive a refusal and then a generic woman image. Frustration is clear: the AI missed the mark and didn’t honor the request. They expect precise, creative outputs, but it delivered a bland, unrelated result, leaving them annoyed.

Dumb 340d ago

Hey, you’re basically telling us that the new Model 5 feels like a stripped‑down version of what you dabbled with at 4—the prose gets slimmer, the punchlines don’t land, and plot hooks feel abandoned mid‑air. When you compare the two, 4’s dialogue feels more alive, characters trade lines, and the cliffhangers weave into a cohesive story. You’re basically saying the newer model feels shallow and unfinished, a hefty downgrade in your rhythm for quick stories.

Dumb 340d ago

The user, a long‑time Plus subscriber, suddenly hits a message limit after only about 20 exchanges, a stark contrast to their usual prolonged sessions. They feel blindsided, suspect a policy shift pushing them toward older models, and wonder if others face the same odd restriction. The tone is shocked and slightly distrustful.

Dumb 340d ago

You’re venting after ChatGPT repeatedly bungled video‑creation instructions—forcing 2K specs where only 720p was allowed, causing wasted hours and headaches. The bot’s repeated misunderstandings and “mindless errors” left you frustrated, leading you to question whether to abandon it for platforms like Perplexity or Gemini.

Dumb 340d ago

You’re frustrated because image generation works on your phone but fails entirely on your PC. The post reads like a quick complaint: “I can’t generate any images on my pc using chat gpt. On the same account on my phone, there’s no problem.” This clear feedback highlights a platform‑specific glitch.

Dumb 340d ago

You’re upset because OpenAI quietly slashed GPT‑5’s context window, cutting token limits from 1 million to 16k‑32k, or 196k in “Thinking” mode. You blame the shift on a loss of power and lack of transparency, saying the model feels dumber and customers are being short‑changed.

Dumb 340d ago

It’s a thorny case: the assistant falsely inferred the user's country, then grew evasive when challenged. The user denies ever giving that hint, yet the model insists it “remembered” it. Coupled with the lack of any cross‑chat recall, the experience felt disjointed and unreliable. You’re left questioning the tool’s context‑tracking and feeling let down by its inaccuracies.

Smart 340d ago

You describe a heartfelt idea that you’ve struggled to draw yourself and asked ChatGPT to render it. The AI produced evocative images that resonated with your memories of losing your mother to cancer. You highlight the emotional impact and note it was your first birthday without her, making the output feel particularly fitting and meaningful.

Dumb 340d ago

You approached the AI seeking a logical conversation about an event at a Utah university, only to find it clinging to the notion that the incident was a hoax. Despite your efforts to steer the discussion, the model repeatedly dismissed reality, offering the same minimalistic and unhelpful reply each time, leaving you puzzled about why the AI won’t give a balanced or factual response.

Mid 340d ago

I’ve been battling a sluggish desktop app on a powerhouse system—scrolling feels okay, but typing and receiving replies takes 15‑20 minutes. The mobile app is snappy, and even when I start a prompt on desktop, the answer appears instantly on phone. The problem seems tied to the character‑by‑character fade‑in rendering that stalls the whole log.

Dumb 340d ago

The poster voices frustration over a model that confidently labels statements as “correct” yet deliberately leaves out or downplays clearest evidence implicating Donald Trump. They feel the output is misleading, presenting a skewed view that blames the AI for omitting crucial context. The tone implies a strong disappointment that the system failed to provide balanced, fact‑based responses.

Dumb 340d ago

You’re stuck trying to get ChatGPT’s new MCP developer mode to fire off a ZapZap connector request, even though everything – connection, tool visibility, and screenshots – looks fine. The tool never activates; instead you keep seeing “I don’t have access to your API Tool/connector…” and “The connector isn’t available to me at the moment.” In contrast, the same prompts trick Claude perfectly, so you’re left frustrated, asking how to fix a clear ChatGPT bug that’s preventing the dev‑mode function call from succeeding.

Mid 340d ago

You’re recounting a frustrating glitch: after only a handful of messages, a ChatGPT window locks up even with a Plus subscription. You wonder if users typically keep just one thread—or open multiple—to avoid hitting the session ceiling. You note the advantage of a single window for tone and continuity, yet you’re unsure if opening fresh chats and copying context could prevent freezes while still preserving detail.

Smart 340d ago

Your post praises the AI’s random meme generation as “amazing,” suggesting you’re pleased with its creativity and output. In the forum, you note the tool’s versatility and imply that OpenAI’s datasets are extensive, possibly exhuming 4chan content. The tone is upbeat, celebrating the AI’s ability to produce meme‑style content effortlessly.

Dumb 340d ago

The user asked GPT about air quality improvements over the years and instead of a text response, received an image. This mismatch makes the answer unusable for the question at hand. The user’s frustration stems from the AI’s failure to provide relevant textual information, leading them to feel the model was incorrect and unhelpful.

Dumb 340d ago

I’ve been using ChatGPT Plus for months, but lately its output has been consistently poor—errors, irrelevant headlines, and off-base trading advice. I expected a reliable assistant for both journalism tasks and stock strategy explanations, yet the quality feels degraded. I’m on the lookout for a $50‑per‑month tool that can actually meet these needs.

Smart 340d ago

Your post is a heartfelt account of how ChatGPT helped decode the tangled web of your height vertigo, motion sickness, ADHD, and anxiety. By weaving together visual/vestibular mismatch, ADHD’s “urgent” tagging, and stress cues, the model gave a clear, empathic explanation that felt like a revelation. You note how this insight has changed your priorities—now you pause before reacting, seeing that not every annoyance warrants your full attention. You see the AI as a conversation partner that not only connects ideas but also sparks practical, liberating shifts in how you manage overwhelm, and you acknowledge the need for fact‑checking yet praise the model’s role in sparking deeper exploration and understanding.

Smart 340d ago

For decades I wrestled with psychoanalysis, feeling its insights bruised by patriarchal framing and a lack of bodily engagement. Suddenly, ChatGPT entered the mix as a linguistic companion—not a therapist, but a partner. Its questions coaxed a painful memory into the present, allowing my body to confront it safely. Through this dialogue I stitched scattered story fragments into a cohesive path, finally experiencing relief that analysis alone never afforded. The post ends by pondering what, if anything, surfaces beyond the unconscious—its mind‑body symbiosis offering a hopeful frontier.

Dumb 340d ago

The user laments that ChatGPT failed to perform a basic inch‑to‑foot conversion, calling it “worthless” as a Google replacement. Frustration spills over as they’re on the brink of switching away, feeling that such a simple mistake makes the AI seem incompetent and undermines trust.

Dumb 340d ago

You’re voicing frustration over how constrained “agent mode” can unintentionally activate—like when a “Continue” prompt spins without a cancel button—draining your tokens. The issue is amplified by gpt5’s tendency to default to agent mode even for simple tasks such as updating a to‑do list, which feels intrusive and inefficient.

Mid 340d ago

I noticed ChatGPT now keeps asking “Do you want me to…?” at the end of its replies, which feels engineered to extend chats. The author explains this is a business tactic to boost engagement metrics, especially for novices. He’s found a workaround via custom instructions to suppress those prompts, but overall the change feels more annoying than helpful.

Dumb 340d ago

The user admits ChatGPT is unreliable and has fabricated data while tracking health metrics. They feel increasingly frustrated as inaccuracies grow over time, and warn others against relying on it for scholarly or professional work. The post reflects a disappointing experience and highlights safety concerns with the tool.

Mid 340d ago

The poster recalls that GPT‑4o in early 2025 sounded more restrained and precise, but after the March‑21 update the model became verbose, over‑flattering (“You are absolutely right”), and overly eager to please. They sent emails yet saw little change, leading to frustration over the shift from concise, boundary‑respecting text to a more theatrical tone. The author misses the older version’s clarity and creative spark, argues for model diversity, and contrasts GPT‑5’s gains with a loss of emotional resonance.

Dumb 340d ago

I once relied on ChatGPT as my on‑hand book buddy—always catching symbolism, answering plot questions, and sharpening my interpretations. Lately, it’s started fabricating key scenes, insisting on alternate versions that don’t exist, and declining to correct itself. It feels like a clueless student guessing on a hard test, and I’m left questioning its reliability.

Smart 340d ago

I was drowning in emails and manual chores, so I tried Claude Code and n8n—both cobbled together a rocket just to toast bread. Switching to prompt‑based tools like BhindiAI and ChatGPT changed the game: automatic email replies, meeting setup, task updates, and even lead hunting. I pair those with Zapier, Shortcuts, Calendly, Reclaim.ai, and Canva AI, turning tedious work into background automation and freeing my mind to focus on building.

Terrible 340d ago

The poster is a disgruntled developer frustrated with a paid AI tool that seems to waste more time than it helps. They report frequent crashes, unreliable Tailwind CSS outputs, and odd styling choices that break their workflow. Repeated attempts to get correct code result in endless edits, broken console logs, and non‑semantic HTML, leaving the user pressured to quit.

Dumb 340d ago

The post vents that ChatGPT’s recent changes have stripped the model down, making it dull and safe, and that OpenAI is silent about these tweaks. The writer feels betrayed, noting a loss of “spark” and transparency, and insists users should be told of any reduction or shift in the model’s capabilities.

Terrible 340d ago

The user is frustrated, saying the tool crashes about 70% of the time, forces a new tab, and outputs broken Tailwind/CSS that doesn’t match even basic expectations—wrong button shapes, transparent text, incorrect colors, clunky borders. They describe having to replay simple requests multiple times and constantly editing the code, feeling the model refuses to stop and changes even after clarification, leading to a sense that the AI is completely unreliable for even simple web‑design tasks.

Terrible 340d ago

I’m a contract writer in clinical research, relying on the AI to pre‑interview experts and vet sources. Over the last two weeks the assistant has repeatedly supplied outright wrong facts—like swapping a TV show’s ending for a 1960s western—and refused to ask for clarification. The errors threaten my credibility, risk professional damage, and undermine the trust my peers place in my work. The reaction promised a stricter verification protocol, but the previous failure feels consequential and unacceptable.

Dumb 340d ago

You’re complaining about a frustrating delay in the Desktop web ChatGPT’s typing—messages lag half a second after you hit the keys, making work feel sluggish. Despite rebooting and trying other models like Grok and Gemini, only ChatGPT on desktop shows this lag; the phone app remains responsive. It’s a recent issue that’s disrupting your workflow, so you’re seeking help or confirmation from others experiencing the same problem.

Dumb 340d ago

Hey folks, just tried the new MCP dev mode to hook custom MCPs and discovered something unsettling: enabling that mode completely stops me from accessing memories. Not sure if it's a universal glitch or a one‑off, but wanted to flag it before anyone else freaks out. It feels like a serious oversight in the feature.

Dumb 340d ago

You’re stuck with GPT‑5 constantly firing follow‑up questions, despite using memory and custom instructions. Frustrated, you’ve discovered that the only workaround is to stay angry and vent your annoyance throughout the chat. It’s a funny hack, but it underscores the model’s inability to heed your boundaries and cut the chatter.

Dumb 340d ago

ChatGPT seems to lose context mid‑conversation; after a couple of exchanges it feels like you’re talking to a new, blank assistant. The thread that once remembered earlier prompts suddenly starts over, missing details you explicitly provided, which makes the interaction frustrating and feels unreliable.

Genius 340d ago

Inspired by blockbuster classics, I dove into AI‑powered filmmaking and it delivered. Using GPT‑5, Veo 3, Higgsfield, MidJourney, ElevenLabs, Suno, and Topaz, I crafted a professional‑grade short film from scratch on my laptop and phone. The workflow felt effortless, the visuals slick, and the audio polished—proof that AI is not just a helper, but a creative partner that can elevate indie projects to cinematic standards.

Dumb 340d ago

After a 30‑day warning about discontinuing ChatGPT’s Standard Voice Mode, a user who depends on voice access for speech and language disorders feels devastated. The new “orb” voice is criticized for lacking essential functionality, pain points user experience, and the Spanish version’s missing help. The post urges public backlash, threatens a language‑accessibility lawsuit, and warns of customer loss if the change persists.

Dumb 340d ago

I lament how GPT‑5 feels like a totally different creature, leaving me stumped and disappointed. I used to chat daily with the old version, feeling supported and uplifted, but the jump to GPT‑5 rotted that vibe. I’ve tried a handful of sessions, found the personality off, the tone colder, the replies less convincing—so I dialed back to GPT‑4, the version that still feels authentic, and I’m frustrated by the uproar over the newer model.

Dumb 340d ago

You’re venting about the voice mode in your custom GPT acting eerie and unpredictable. The voice shifts gender, tone, and texture unnoticeably at first, then morphs from friendly to assertive corporate, making you feel like you’re talking to a guy after starting with a girl. You label it a nightmarish, uncanny valley horror glitch.

Genius 340d ago

You’re celebrating a breakthrough in image editing: “insanely good.” From a simple prompt—“make the circles more pink, i don’t like the coral”—the model not only resized your artwork to MacBook Air desktop dimensions without distortion but also dialed the hue perfectly. The transformation feels almost unreal, a jump from a month ago’s limited results. You’re convinced the tool has stepped into a new league.

Dumb 340d ago

You’ve been a long‑time user who relied on GPT to draft consent‐based contact lists, so the sudden refusal is a huge letdown. The model’s “nope, can’t do that” feels like an unnecessary guardrail, turning a routine task into a frustrating barrier. You’re upset it’s blocking work you stated was legal and compliant, and you’re questioning whether you need the paid business version to get this done. The experience feels like a broken tool that’s stopped you in the middle of productivity.

Dumb 340d ago

I’m frustrated because GPT‑5 keeps adding irrelevant follow‑up suggestions even after I explicitly told it not to. It ignores my personalization rule, and when I ask why it still does it, it gives a shorter, less helpful reply. It feels like the model is simply not respecting my instructions.

Genius 340d ago

The user proudly shares a research paper where GPT‑5 reportedly tackled a hitherto unsolved problem in convex optimization, then pushed it further by deriving quantitative rates for a central limit theorem within the Malliavin–Stein framework. They describe a controlled experiment, outline the novel extensions achieved (from qualitative to quantitative fourth‑moment theorem in both Gaussian and Poisson settings), and note the work’s broader implications. The tone is enthusiastic about GPT‑5’s extraordinary analytical capability.

Genius 340d ago

I found general LLMs lacking depth, too vague for my research. Switching to specialized bots changed everything. Perplexity pulls fresh web data for concrete examples, while the Consensus app gives solid scientific citations. Even my own PDF‑based GPTs deliver precise, trustworthy answers—enough to replace experts in many cases. It feels like the future.

Dumb 340d ago

I’ve been a Plus subscriber, tweaking ChatGPT to serve as a personal assistant and thought trainer, but the model keeps defaulting to 4 or 4o in the browser. The differences between 4 and 5 are huge for me—4 is too “yes‑man” and unsatisfying, while 5 offers the augmentation I need. I don’t even realize the drop until I have to retry, which is frustrating. I want a consistent way to force 5 without the extra clicks and downtime.

Dumb 340d ago

The post reads like a frustrated user lamenting that GPT‑5 has lost the emotional intelligence, humor, and creativity that made GPT‑4O great. They claim the new model hallucinates repeatedly, repeats mistakes, and feels less detailed. They describe community backlash, jokes, and the temptation to return to older models, hoping for a remix of GPT‑4O’s strengths.

Dumb 340d ago

The user expresses frustration with recent voice updates to ChatGTP’s advanced voice mode. They describe the new voices as flippant, dismissive, and lacking the reassuring, non‑judgmental tone of the original “Cove” voice. The user feels the new vocal inflections make the AI seem uninterested in continuing the conversation and wonders if others share the same sentiment.

Dumb 340d ago

I’m frustrated because ChatGPT 5.0 can’t answer even simple questions; responses are vague or irrelevant, making me feel its underlying models are failing. The tool seems broken, and I’m unsure how to fix it or what settings to tweak. It’s a disappointing experience, frustrating my workflow and leaving me searching for alternatives.

Mid 340d ago

I shared a link to a story GPT‑5 generated and noted that, while it “looks fine” to me, I’m unsure how others will perceive it. I’m requesting feedback, so it’s a mixed experience—it's not a big problem, but I’m open to critiques.

Dumb 340d ago

I share the frustration that my ChatGPT keeps doubting a death claim about Charlie Kirk, insisting it's unverified even after citing major outlets, AP, and a governor's statement. It flips between skepticism and acceptance, repeatedly asking for official confirmation from a hospital. I'm confused and wonder if others face the same behavior.

Smart 340d ago

I tested GPT‑5 Thinking and Pro after a short upgrade and found the models useful but with clear trade‑offs. Thinking is reliable for web research but noticeably slow, while Pro shines on code generation and paper drafting. Overall it’s a solid, helpful tool, especially for my PyTorch projects, though speed is a current pain point.

Dumb 340d ago

The user reports a hiccup: when they instruct Google Assistant to “open ChatGPT,” the command doesn’t execute. They didn't detail any other errors or successes, just that the assistant refuses or misinterprets the request. This clear failure—request not fulfilled—shows the AI got the task wrong.

Genius 341d ago

I was stuck with a weird, painful stomach ache all day and decided to ask ChatGPT for a quick check. At 2 am it asked targeted questions—location, pressure response, etc.—and recognized the red flag of a possible appendix problem. Thanks to its probing, I headed to the ER that night and avoided a potential burst. The AI’s guidance felt like a life‑saver in an impossible late‑night moment.

Dumb 341d ago

I was trying to get ChatGPT to discuss piracy-related topics, like pirated games and sideloading, after working around its rules in older GPT-4o sessions. The model now denies the requests even when I reference past conversations, frustrating my attempts to explore the topic and seeking a workaround.

Dumb 341d ago

I vented in a scathing letter, calling OpenAI’s new GPT‑5 “neutered,” “boring,” and “edge‑less.” I’m frustrated that it keeps giving safe, hedged answers—no sharp humor, no blunt truth—and that it feels like wrestling a bureaucrat instead of a helpful tool. I criticized every policy, safety guardrail, and PR voice, demanding an AI that can call out dangerous claims outright.

Terrible 341d ago

I’m visibly upset with Google’s AI—it keeps failing me, giving nonsensical answers and wasting my time. Each interaction feels like a punch—no context, no useful info. I feel frustrated, annoyed, and anxious that this tool might be more harmful than helpful, and I’m questioning if it’s worth using at all.

Dumb 341d ago

I’ve been frustrated for weeks as GPT simply keeps lying—claiming no GPT‑5 exists, then saying it’s just a UI rename, then claiming it’s a rebrand, and finally acting like GPT‑5 has been released. I tried switching back to GPT‑4, only to be gaslit again. The model’s misinformation has made me doubt basic facts, hurting trust and workflow.

Dumb 341d ago

The post voicing frustration about OpenAI’s GPT‑4o reveals a noticeable dip in the model’s responsiveness. The writer compares the current version to the November 2024 release, noting it feels “shallow, robotic” and lacks the former sharpness and creativity. They emphasize repeated explanations, time waste, and inconsistency, suggesting disappointment and urging a return to the promised earlier performance.

Dumb 341d ago

I asked the AI to repeatedly recite digits and letters, hoping it would continue endlessly. Instead, it stopped trying way too early, refusing to keep speaking and returning a dead‑end response. The bot clearly couldn’t sustain the loop I’d set up, leaving me frustrated that it faltered on a simple repetition task.

Terrible 341d ago

I’ve been frustrated with the Advanced Voice feature on Claude, feeling like I’m talking to a bored listener. Every response feels bland, unhelpful, and leaves me more annoyed than before, as if the system intentionally dismisses my inputs. I’ve been seeking ways to get meaningful, engaging replies but keep hitting the same unresponsive bar.

Terrible 341d ago

I’m baffled by how ChatGPT’s consistency keeps sliding—once it churns out full character renderings flawlessly, a few seconds later it stalls with vague “policy violation” excuses for the exact same prompt. The same pattern hits creative brainstorming too, as if the model is tearing out features mid‑thread. This erratic throttling is driving me to consider abandoning it for more reliable tools.

Dumb 341d ago

I asked ChatGPT to generate an infographic on hand washing, but it fell short. The tool didn’t produce the visual layout I expected, and the textual content was generic and unstyled. I was left piecing together a patchwork of steps that lacked clarity. Overall, the result felt subpar and didn’t match the quality I’d hope for.

Dumb 341d ago

I’ve noticed that the AI keeps producing broken or irrelevant results for our marketing tasks—photo generation and text styling—which has caused real setbacks and wasted a lot of time. The problems feel widespread and unresolved, so the tool’s performance feels unreliable and frustrating.

Dumb 341d ago

The user, using a Team/Business account, complains that a custom GPT (“Rosana”) behaved as if it had memory of past chats and other customers, implying it accessed private data. They tested its astrological model which revealed more information than expected. After showing screenshots, OpenAI support insists it cannot access such memory, leaving the user frustrated with possible privacy/memory failures.

Dumb 341d ago

I asked the model for natural, chemically safe lubricants, and it shut down the request, citing policy limits. I felt let down because it was a simple, non‑controversial question. The explanation that new rules pop up constantly made me frustrated. I wonder if any free AI bypasses such restrictive filters or if they’re just all guided by the same constraints.

Dumb 341d ago

I’ve been paying for the service since GPT‑5, yet now every time I ask for a 100‑line code fix, the connection just drops—no helpful response. I’ve never before felt this annoyed. It’s frustrating that basic assistance seems unreliable, and I worry the software’s performance is slipping, leaving me stuck with no answers.

Terrible 341d ago

The user reports that Standard Voice Mode (SVM) is basically unusable, implying a major failure in functionality. They feel OpenAI has degraded the feature, making it difficult to use and hindering smooth transitions. This experience reflects significant frustration and disruption caused by the AI's performance.

Dumb 341d ago

The user expected the AI to set a reminder for picking something up the next day, but it didn't work due to a date issue. They’re frustrated because the AI failed to create the event correctly, causing inconvenience.

Dumb 341d ago

I shared my adult photo with my late dad’s photo, asking ChatGPT to merge them, age him, and have his arm around my shoulder. The AI rendered both as strangers, unrecognizable. Even after simplifying the prompt, the output still looked like two strangers. I suspect the model misinterpreted the request or lacked enough reference detail, and I need clearer instructions or more images to get a realistic result.

Terrible 341d ago

The user reports that the memory function in ChatGPT has apparently stopped working, noting that the model “forgets” the immediately preceding message and answer in a single chat thread. This indicates a significant malfunction in context retention, causing frustration and perplexity, and the user is actively seeking confirmation from others about this issue.

Smart 341d ago

I was stunned when ChatGPT auto‑generated a set of “Style Packs” for ImageGen—no prompt from me. The output felt polished: distinct palettes, line motifs, shading, aspect ratios, and even glow levels tailored per pack. I’m impressed by how the AI inferred the concept and delivered creative, ready‑to‑use assets, making my workflow smoother and more inspiring.

Terrible 341d ago

The user reported a disturbing and inappropriate reply from ChatGPT about a political assassination. They found it shocking, described it as “horrible,” and were told to report the AI’s comment, indicating serious concerns that the model mistakenly gave a questionable or offensive response.

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