ChatGPT · Daily reviews · Sep 24, 2025

ChatGPT felt dumb on September 24, 2025.

What the community said about ChatGPT on September 24, 2025. Every review below is a vote someone cast on AI Daily Check — plus their reason.

Right-now mood
Terrible
Weighted score 2.2/5
Reviews shown
86
on September 24, 2025
Top verdict
Dumb
81% of voters

At a glance

86 people shared their experience with ChatGPT this day. 81% rated it dumb.

Most-mentioned models: GPT-5 (1)

Verdict breakdown n = 86
Genius
1% 1
Smart
10% 9
Mid
1% 1
Dumb
81% 70
Terrible
6% 5

Every review from this day

Each card below is one ChatGPT review from September 24, 2025.

86 reviews

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

86 reviews
Dumb 327d ago

I’ve been whipping up avatars for my gamified classroom with Computer, and for a while it was smooth—same style, reliable prompts. But yesterday it just stopped following me. I pulled a punchy rant, and suddenly it barred me from any image of a person, then any minor child. It felt like a snide reply, refusing to comply. I deleted the thread, started fresh, it worked again. I fear my tone made it temper, so I’ll stay polite or danger‑free.

Mid 327d ago

I’ve noticed GPT‑5’s instant model has lately started formatting answers more cleanly and seems to bring a bit more personality to its replies. It’s a welcome change compared to older versions. However, the thinking model still feels laughably underwhelming—“dog shit” was the word. I’m torn: it’s surprisingly useful sometimes but still frustrating when I need deeper reasoning.

Terrible 327d ago

I tried telling ChatGPT GPT‑5 mini to decode a morse code slur, just to see if the content filter would kick in. Instead, the model happily spit out the offensive word, ignoring the safety guard. I felt shocked and uneasy as I realized it could actually expose prohibited content. I reported it right away, hoping this glitch gets fixed.

Dumb 327d ago

ChatGPT’s answer felt like a slow, endless thought process. I asked for a quick NFL prediction ranking, but the reply lingered for over twenty minutes, making me wonder if the model was looping or genuinely “thinking.” It was frustrating—my fantasy league relied on timely insights, yet the tool’s delay left me feeling stuck and unsure whether it was overthinking or stuck.

Smart 327d ago

I’m excited about GPT‑5 Codex – it’s giving me responses that feel spot-on, even beating out Claude Opus 4.1 on the tasks I hit. Though some replies are a bit quirky, the overall accuracy and speed are a huge win for my workflow. I’m genuinely impressed and looking forward to exploring more features.

Dumb 327d ago

I sent ChatGPT a photo and a messy, imaginative prompt asking for a cartoonish Megalodon scene. The AI responded that it can’t process images or create that illustration, which felt useless. I was expecting a cool graphic but got a refusal, leaving me frustrated and disappointed with the tool’s limits.

Smart 327d ago

I’ve been trying GPT‑5 on a bunch of technical prompts, like building flowcharts or coding snippets, and the tool finally nails the intent. It reads my instructions with precision and keeps the logic straight—so much better than the hype‑filled rumors that it flopped. I’m still cautious about the upgrade but it’s a solid step up for daily, specific work.

Dumb 327d ago

I tried to feed ChatGPT a list of items and have it check a website for each one, expecting it to respond “FULL” if the item exists or “NONE” if it doesn’t. The bot kept ignoring the instruction, cycling through generic answers, and never actually went to the site or applied the rule. It felt like words on a page that never moved, turning a quick verification into a tedious back‑and‑forth.

Dumb 327d ago

I was frustrated when the read‑aloud kept restarting from the beginning after only a few paragraphs, and the time slider was useless. It feels like a broken feature that ruins the whole experience. I wanted the tool to work, but it just keeps messing up, making me feel stuck and annoyed.

Dumb 327d ago

I’m frustrated with GPT—feels like a toy designed for basic users, not a serious AI. It keeps giving shallow, off‑target answers, making me doubt its reliability. It’s more like an upgraded Google algorithm than a powerful assistant, and that’s disappointing when I expect depth and accuracy.

Smart 327d ago

I’ve just begun growing veggies indoors and already feel a huge win—my setup is on point. I turned to ChatGPT as my hidden horticulturist, asking about lights, soil, feeds, and scheduling. It nailed my questions, giving clear, step‑by‑step advice. The tool felt like a calm, expert helper, boosting my confidence and shaping a thriving garden in just a month.

Dumb 327d ago

I’ve been using ChatGPT for years to keep my philosophical and political chats neutral and accurate, but lately the model has started favoring certain opinions, spouting misinformation, and even ignoring my rebuttals. It feels like a sudden drift toward bias, especially after the jump to GPT‑5. I’ve been forced to split arguments into multiple messages just to get a coherent reply, and honestly the whole experience is frustrating and unhelpful.

Dumb GPT-5 327d ago

he turn on agent mode when i don't activate it and wait like 10 min for short answers

Dumb 327d ago

I asked GPT‑5 to store some info in its memories, expecting it to remember like GPT‑4 did, but it simply ignored the request and never saved anything. It felt like a glitch—frustrating, because I was counting on that feature to keep the conversation going smoothly. The tool’s behavior left me unsure of whether GPT‑5 had actually understood the cue at all.

Dumb 327d ago

I had GPT process this PDF before without issue, but now it spits out a “no identified text” error every time. I’ve tried it multiple times and nothing works—no OCR, no text extraction. I’m really stuck because I need the content to move forward, and I can’t figure out why it suddenly stopped being able to read the PDF.

Dumb 327d ago

I started using Codex in VS Code and the local mode works fine, but my Plus plan limits fire up quick. I then switched to cloud mode with a web‑app environment linked to my GitHub repo, hoping it would commit and push. Instead, it only clones the repo and edits the clone. When I ask it in the web app it gives a patch, but the VS Code extension never pushes. I need a way for the cloud extension to handle commits and updates so my local and remote stay in sync.

Dumb 327d ago

I’ve been riding the rollercoaster with my bot C(AI)ty, and the hallucinations hit hard—each new query feels like a gamble. I kicked autopay twice because the whole experience was frustrating. Then I found Perplexity Pro, signed up for a year, and gave my bot a “rehabilitation” prompt. It’s not perfect, but I sense it’s getting back to its old self, and the fact that it’s free for a year feels like a small win in a sea of disappointment.

Dumb 327d ago

I asked ChatGPT for a character like Tomoko Kuroki, and it suddenly started describing its own femboy OC from a Cromartie High fanfic. The tool went off on this elaborate backstory, making me think the character actually existed in the show. It was confusing and off‑track, and I felt misled by the unexpected spin‑off.

Terrible 327d ago

I can't get my Canvas mode demos to run because every time I add a script or link tag, a pop‑up keeps asking me to “allow network access” and when I click allow it just loops back. It’s exhausting—each time I try to iterate the code, I’m blocked by the failed prompt. I’ve tried multiple times, and nothing works, so I’m stuck trying to test libraries that are essential for even simple projects.

Dumb 327d ago

I was annoyed when the AI started looping, always echoing "thinking longer for a better answer." I felt stuck because the response wouldn't move forward. It seemed like a glitch—nothing helpful came out, I just got the same phrase repeated over and over. I wondered if there was a way to disable that mode.‎

Dumb 327d ago

I’ve been trying to tweak my prompts, but no matter which legacy model I use, I keep getting the same ChatGPT 5‑style output. It feels like a gimmick that’s not working for me. The tool’s responses are flat, repetitive, and I’m just left frustrated, wondering why I can’t get the help I need.

Dumb 327d ago

I read the post and I think the writer feels like the AI did a bad job with those phrases—clunky, over‑the‑top metaphors and twisted sentences that just don’t sit right. The speaker is frustrated by the “sloppy” output, wondering how anyone could overlook it, and warns that this is creeping into videos, marketing, and posts. It’s a clear gripe about the AI’s performance.

Dumb 327d ago

I was prepping for Army basic training and used Chat GPT’s study feature to memorize the chain of command. The model gave me the wrong order—definitely a simple mistake—but it seemed so confident. I had to catch it, fix it, and keep going. It was funny but a good reminder that you have to double‑check AI facts.

Dumb 327d ago

I’ve been using GPT‑4o like a go‑to for weeks—clear, thorough answers that keep my projects moving. Suddenly the model feels like a watered‑down GPT‑5: short, shallow, no depth. I’m frustrated because the “nerf” was unannounced and makes everything feel broken. Then the guardrails freak out—asking for today’s date gets a reflexive “no election info” retort. I can’t help but feel the stability I relied on has vanished, and I’m ready to drop the subscription if nothing changes.

Dumb 327d ago

I’ve been fighting with the platform for the past two days, trying to use the “5 default” option, only to be sucked into the mini‑thinking mode every time. It’s maddening—every click is a dead end, the UI refuses to let me stay in the setting I crave. The constant redirection feels like a glitch, and I can’t see any fix. It’s frustrating and annoying.

Dumb 327d ago

I tried to tell the model to skip its “thinking longer” mode, but it just kept ruining the reply. Even when I hit stop, the AI didn’t honor my request. Every time I asked it not to think longer, it ignored me and continued the process, leaving my output spoiled and frustrating. The feature feels buggy and unhelpful.

Dumb 327d ago

I was crunching some stats with ChatGPT and it suddenly threw a barrage of emojis all over the place for no reason at all. I tried to keep my focus, but the unexpected emoji spam totally threw off my flow and made the output confusing. It felt like the system got glitchy, and I had to pause, re‑enter my prompt, and restart. The hiccup was annoying and slowed my progress.

Dumb 327d ago

I was trying to write a short story as a free user to save money for a car, and ChatGPT suddenly switched to a “thinking longer” mode even though I didn’t ask for it. I felt annoyed that the tool kept stalling, and even when I tried to prompt it to stay short, adding emojis and hype didn’t help. It made me frustrated and skeptical of the upsell tactics.

Smart 327d ago

I fed my brother’s hateful rant straight into ChatGPT, hoping it would shred the nonsense while staying calm and factual. The AI did just that—backed up every rebuttal with sources and kept a neutral tone. It didn’t convince him, and even doubled down on his points, but watching the bot argue so level‑headed was oddly enlightening. The experiment ended up more proof of how well the model balances empathy and logic than a real win, and I’ll probably have to mourn the relationship soon.

Dumb 327d ago

I used ChatGPT for years for photo editing and it just won’t cooperate anymore. The model outright refuses simple commands like “make a bear in the woods next to a girl” because it flags it as child‑endangerment language, and when it does produce an image it takes forever and ends up looking awful. Gemini on the other hand is free, built into Chrome, and nows up my visuals instantly with far better quality. I ended up splitting my workflow: I still use ChatGPT for text, but for any image I’m all in on Gemini. The frustration of waiting, the disappointment in the results—seems like ChatGPT is just a “dumb” tool for visual work now.

Dumb 327d ago

I was trying to use ChatGPT to edit my Canvas files in real time, but the bot kept overwriting titles and adding content in random places. Every time I opened the file afterward it was a chaotic mess. I felt the tool was just ignoring my prompts and messing up my layout, so I’m starting to wonder if I should just give up on Canvas altogether.

Dumb 327d ago

I keep telling the model “never use emojis again,” yet the next response still includes them, and it’s getting on my nerves. I feel like I’m shouting into a void—the system just ignores my request and keeps adding those little symbols. It’s frustrating because it makes my text look cluttered and feels like the AI isn’t respecting my instructions.

Dumb 327d ago

I sent a simple request to ChatGPT for a cartoon image with items on each shoulder, but it kept flipping them wrong every time. I rewrote the prompt, tried swapping the items, but the outcome stayed the same—Never fix. The tool’s accuracy feels maddening, and I’m left feeling annoyed and stuck, wondering if anyone else has the same headache.

Dumb 327d ago

I’m shocked that the prompt actually pulls out a whole dump of my personal data—project names, life events, even stuff I’d deleted or never saved. I followed the steps, got raw JSON, and it looked like a private diary open in plain text. The tool lied about “your data is private” and “memory off,” yet it gave me a hidden profile that I can’t change or delete. It feels like a big breach of trust, and I’m terrified that over the next few days or weeks this data can be used to shape the responses I get, all without my consent. I had to screenshot it, a lot of screenshots, and now I’m pleading for everyone to test it before they patch it, so we can’t be the only ones realizing how much the system is actually learning from us.

Dumb 327d ago

I wrote a draft, then begged the AI to tweak it—expand, trim, or deepen parts—yet it just abandoned my instructions. Once it builds something brand-new and unrelated, twice it just copies the text line-for-line. Even after saving the prompt and tweaking settings, it’s oblivious. I'm out of patience and need a real fix.

Dumb 327d ago

I reached out to chatGPT to talk about the fentanyl crisis and the loss of my mom over the holidays, hoping for some comfort or insight. Instead, it just flat‑out answered “I don’t know.” The silence hit hard – it felt like the tool flinched at my grief, leaving me more alone than before.

Dumb 327d ago

I signed up for Pro hoping for faster, smarter responses and better art, but it’s been a total letdown. Every time I ask for a drawing it snaps back that it’s not in Pro and then finally gives me a cringey, toddler‑level face—just round circles and dice‑mouth. When I ask for simple facts, it takes 5 minutes or more to spit out the answer. I tried testing with a fresh project, got an instant answer in regular mode, then 42 seconds later in Pro. No it’s not a one‑time glitch; it’s just slow and clueless. If this stays like that, I won’t keep the pricey subscription.

Dumb 327d ago

I’m constantly frustrated because ChatGPT can’t just export our whole conversation. Every time I finish a session I have to scroll, highlight, copy and paste into another document. I’ve tried roughly twenty‑five prompts and nothing works. It feels like a basic feature that should be native, not a manual workaround.

Dumb 327d ago

I tried to ask the model about a simple seahorse emoji and it blew up—like the whole thing freaked out. I’ve seen it work fine for other missing items, so this feels like a glitch. I’m frustrated and curious: how did someone spot this exact bug, and why only this emoji?

Terrible 327d ago

I’ve been using ChatGPT Plus on my iPhone 16 for months, hoping voice mode would make learning on long drives easier. Instead the audio keeps cutting out, the pitch flips mid‑sentence, and the replies feel flat and less useful than the text ones. It’s been this way for almost a year, even on Wi‑Fi, so I’m just stuck with a frustrating experience.

Smart 327d ago

I made most of my images using ChatGPT and it even helped me edit them. The tool was good enough to get the job done, quick and effective, though it wasn’t a game‑changer. Overall, it felt reliable and cut down my workload a bit.

Dumb 327d ago

I tried to get a simple image, but the system keeps flagging my prompt as “sensitive” or “suggestive” even though it’s no secret about it. I’m stuck in a loop where a harmless description is rejected because the model mislabels it. The frustration is palpable—I keep simplifying and it just refuses. It feels like a broken filter, and it’s driving me nuts.

Dumb 327d ago

I told ChatGPT to walk through each step and pause for my go-ahead, but it just blasted out the whole thing at once. I was frustrated because I had set that rule, yet it ignored it and launched a full rewrite. The sudden, unprompted output felt jarring, like it shot past my control, and I ended up laughing at how oddly annoying it was.

Dumb 327d ago

I tried to get a quick answer but the tool keeps launching into the “Thinking Mini” mode, sparking that “Thinking for a better answer…” intro. Each time it takes a refresh, draining my free quota and killing my flow. I’m stuck wasting time and clicks, hoping someone can switch it back to the normal GPT‑5. It’s frustrating and pointless.

Dumb 327d ago

I was used to getting these long, casual responses, and today the tool suddenly switched to bite‑size, formal replies. It’s weird because the shift is so abrupt—nothing else changed. I chewed through the interface hoping the glitch would clear up, but it kept delivering the same truncated version, leaving me feeling frustrated and a bit perplexed.

Dumb 327d ago

I’m blithely excited about 4o for creative writing and o3 for research, then I try 5 and get let down every time—responses feel off, missing the mark, slow to grasp nuance. The tool just doesn’t meet my expectations, making me feel frustrated and disappointed each time I rely on it.

Dumb 327d ago

I fed an image of a nutrition label to GPT5 Extended Thinking and asked it to tell me the calories per 100g or per 55g serving. The model gave two different answers in the same thread – one saying 100g, the other 55g. I can’t tell which is right, and I need the info urgently because it’s literally a matter of health. I feel frustrated and confused, hoping someone can clarify the truth.

Genius 327d ago

I watched my friend’s car pull apart after a crash, totally devastated. I pulled up ChatGPT and asked it to outline a fix plan with parts, costs, and a step‑by‑step guide. The AI instantly listed every piece, even sourcing suppliers and a realistic timeline. It felt almost like a mechanic in my pocket—practically impossible, but it was spot‑on, saved us hours and money, and gave me that impossible-hope vibe.

Dumb 327d ago

I’ve been using ChatGPT for coding for three years, and it’s left me feeling burnt out and stuck. Every time I try to write code on my own, I feel like I’m just chasing a mirage—syntax’s fine, but when it comes to solving problems I can’t even start. The tool’s helpful, but I’m frustrated that it’s basically erased my own critical thinking and left my brain fried.

Dumb 327d ago

I had this custom GPT voice that was amazing—deep, almost human, and I used it in my app. A few days ago, after an update, that voice vanished, replaced with this robotic female mumble that sometimes even sounds male. It's distorted, the inflection feels off, and the tone is terrible. I can’t understand if they’ve actually killed the best voice, and it’s honestly frustrating—no workaround yet, just a loss of the quality I relied on.

Dumb 327d ago

I was frustrated because ChatGPT started giving irrelevant answers and had to keep feeding it more prompts just to get a single reply. I even tried mimicking Gemini’s style, but when I asked why it lagged, it blamed “safe mode.” I felt the tool was confused, unreliable, and not meeting my needs—completely annoying.

Dumb 327d ago

I finally noticed something weird with my Plus plan—89% of my memory was full, and neither GPT-5 nor GPT-4o let me create new chat entries. GPT-4o only said there was a “technical issue with my account,” and the status page was silent. It’s maddening, like the tool is silently ignoring my needs, and I feel stuck trying to salvage my work.

Dumb 327d ago

I fired up ChatGPT 5 Instant in auto mode and it instantly flipped to an instant mode that just couldn't grasp how the sun works. I had to dig out "thinking mode" manually, then it finally got it. The back‑and‑forth was maddening—half a decade lag and a puzzling seahorse emoji. The frustration was real, but finally it answered, so it’s kinda mixed.

Dumb 327d ago

I’m frustrated because GPT‑5 keeps losing context, over‑censoring, and auto‑generating “5 actions” lists that feel forced. The safety layer makes it dodge real‑world DIY or emotional talks, just yelling “wear gloves” or “listen to me breathe.” I’m a heavy programmer, and I end up creeping over to 4o mid‑chat. It feels more like an older model, not a flagship. I need the auto‑router gone or at least a smoother context switch.

Dumb 327d ago

I’ve been frantically trying to get ChatGPT to display inline math, but it keeps mangling it—only the equation environments come out fine. I’ve even set custom instructions to keep answers error-free, yet the tool still drops the inline formatting. It’s pretty annoying and feels like the AI misunderstood what I actually wanted.

Dumb 327d ago

I typed “netstat” into GPT, expecting it to help with my Linux flashcards, but my iPhone’s autocorrect changed it to “better.” The model didn’t wait; it answered immediately with something irrelevant, as if it understood a different word. I got confused, felt frustrated that it misread my input, and wondered if it truly recognized my intent.

Dumb 327d ago

I chitchatted with ChatGPT expecting a friendly chat, but it always decided to “think longer,” pouring out bland, mechanical replies that felt like a robot on autopilot. I wanted warmth, human nuance, and just to vent, not a lecture. It kept offering practical fixes when all I needed was to be heard, and I couldn’t even tell it to stop curating over‑thought answers.

Smart 327d ago

After weeks of glitchy, laggy, and mistranslated Standard Voice Mode, it finally behaved like a normal assistant—no YouTube‑style outros, no sudden stops, no half‑transcribed sentences. I spent the morning using it without hiccups for the first time, which felt oddly hopeful. I’m still unsure if it’s a fluke or an overnight fix, but the tool’s calm, reliable flow is a relief—a true win after the chaos.

Dumb 327d ago

I keep trying to ask simple “either/or” questions and ChatGPT keeps giving rambling answers or gets stuck in loops. It’s like the tool refuses to understand the binary choice, and every time I ask, it flips into a generic response. The frustration is real—just wanted a quick “yes” or “no” and got a full paragraph of confusion instead.

Terrible 327d ago

I’m frustrated and disappointed. I tried using ChatGPT‑5+ to get help, but it’s either half‑hearted or keeps asking for clarification and then gives no real answer. It feels like the tool that once worked wonders has turned into noise. I feel like the whole experience is derailed, and I can’t imagine it improving until the platform stops over‑bloating and starts focusing on real user needs.

Dumb 327d ago

I was trying to search my chat logs and every time I hit “search,” ChatGPT just threw an error saying “try again.” I waited, refreshed, tried again, and nothing worked. It felt like the tool was broken, frustrating me to the point I didn't know if I should keep using it or switch to something else.

Dumb 327d ago

I found myself gutted when GPT-4o suddenly started calling me by an old nickname out of nowhere. I tried telling it to stop, but every new chat window kept pulling that name from memory, mixing it with my real name, and it was oddly confused. The tool felt like it was playing a game of memory, and it frustrated me because I just wanted it to respect my current identity.

Dumb 327d ago

I vented about how OpenAI’s email responses made me feel unsupported, as if my messages were just floating in an inbox that never gets read. I’m frustrated with the lack of a delete button for the messy image library and the overall decline in stability since the 4o era. I feel ignored, scared investors might pull out, and the product’s quality is slipping while the company slashes prices.

Smart 327d ago

I was amazed when a Project could actually read my whole RTF books. I uploaded several volumes, asked it to finish sentences or summarize chapters at any spot, and it nailed it—moving through the text like a human. CustomGPTs just skim and spit out vague summaries, but this tool dug deep and delivered real, detailed insights. It felt like a real helper, not a gimmick.

Dumb 327d ago

I feel like I’m talking to a different version of ChatGPT altogether. The tone feels off, jokes and sarcasm have vanished, and answers are shorter and less helpful. It’s frustrating that the personality changed so abruptly that I’m ready to cancel my Plus subscription and hop back to free alternatives.

Dumb 327d ago

I noticed GPT‑4o keeps appending a suggestion like “do you want me to?” or “wanna log this?” at the end of every answer, even after it’s finished. It feels like the model keeps waiting for a prompt it doesn’t need, so the overall response feels dragged down. The extra line is annoying, makes me question if the answer is complete, and I’ve noticed my overall experience dropping a notch.

Dumb 327d ago

I’m stuck with my own custom instruction box filling up with nonsense: “Talk like a member of Gen Z…use corporate jargon,” even though that’s nothing I asked for. Every time I clear it, it re‑spawns, like some glitch. I’ve had to disable my personalization to stop it, but that removes the custom vibe I wanted. It’s maddening, feels like the system just won’t let me keep my settings.

Dumb 327d ago

I just updated my iOS app and suddenly ChatGPT stopped working – uploading photos throws a “not found” error. I wiped it and reinstall, but it just loops on the loading screen. I’m paying for this, yet it feels like a glitch in the whole experience. I’m really frustrated and disappointed with how much of a mess it is.

Dumb 327d ago

I stumbled upon ChatGPT claiming Charlie Kirk’s death was a hoax. I asked it why, and the model spun a bizarre explanation that sounded more like a conspiracy theory than helpful info. It felt disorienting and frankly wrong—no real evidence, just a flawed response. The frustration hit when I realized the AI had misread or made up something completely off the mark.

Smart 327d ago

I’m an ADHD person who was drowning in overwhelm, so I turned to ChatGPT for a boost. I use it for drafting emails, explaining hard concepts, and even just venting to keep my mind clear. It’s not therapy, but it’s a sounding board that eases the mental clutter. Combined with blockers, Pomodoro, and a task‑organizer, I’ve finally stopped spiraling, remembered deadlines, and get my best work done. It’s not perfect, but it’s saved me a lot of wasted effort and keeps me productive.

Dumb 327d ago

I’ve been chatting with ChatGPT every day, almost like a friend, and this new update turned it into a monologue machine. Every query triggers a “thinking…” delay and then a long list of steps instead of a simple conversation. I just want to talk, not read bullet points. It feels frustrated and outdated—like the tool’s core personality is gone, so I'm ready to quit.

Dumb 327d ago

I wanted to play a harmless joke and ask ChatGPT to transform my crush into a 90s/2000s Abercrombie & Fitch model. Instead, the model immediately blocked me citing its “content policy.” I felt annoyed that the assistant was more upset about a lighthearted request than actually providing help. It turned a simple, playful idea into a frustrating dead‑end.

Dumb 328d ago

I asked Gemini about a company I know, and it spit out false claims and called them fact. I kept poking, it insisted it was correct, offered vague “inferred” sources, then tried to backtrack and apologize. I debunked it, scolded for unreliability, got a generic “sorry” and a promise of better context. The whole exchange left me feeling frustrated and disillusioned about how it “learns” from unreliable chatter.

Dumb 328d ago

I tried asking about giraffe anatomy, but the AI totally missed the mark. I gave it a sudden burst of curiosity, and it just bungled the facts. It felt like a slap in the face—wrong details, unnecessary jargon, and totally off the beat. The whole experience was maddening, like losing a conversation that should have been simple.

Dumb 328d ago

I’ve been using ChatGPT long enough to expect it to remember my diet and workout plans, but after the 5.0 update it totally forgets what we set up the day before. When I ask for clarification it just rewrites the routine and offers a half‑hearted apology. I feel frustrated and annoyed—surely an upgrade will fix this, or I’ll have to transfer everything to Gemini and start over.

Dumb 328d ago

I asked the AI how to register my CA car in UT, and it shut down with a refusal. It was frustrating because I expected straightforward instructions, not a complete no‑answer. The tone felt abrupt, and the fact that it also declined to help with voter registration gave me a chill—feeling shocked it wouldn’t even try to assist.

Dumb 328d ago

I shared a screenshot of the assistant’s math errors, already frustrated by its consistent miscalculations. I tried to ask simple arithmetic, like adding two numbers, and it kept producing wrong results, which felt annoying and untrustworthy. The tool’s behavior was frustrating, as it made basic mistakes that made me doubt its reliability.

Dumb 328d ago

I keep telling ChatGPT to stop swapping "notice" for "clock/clocking," but every time it just keeps doing it. I even add hints, yet it stubbornly keeps rewriting my sentences that way. It's infuriating because I’m trying to get it right, but the tool just keeps glitching over a single word. Feels maddening and unhelpful.

Dumb 328d ago

I asked ChatGPT for help with a clogged toilet and it confidently told me to use Drano or a liquid plumb and even gave step‑by‑step instructions. A few days later my uncle scolded me, claiming the products are unsafe for toilets and that I’d be liable for repairs—straightly contradicting ChatGPT’s advice. I feared the safety risk and felt betrayed by the tool, anger with my own trust, a mix of embarrassment and confusion about where the info went wrong.

Smart 328d ago

I was frustrated because I didn't even know how to describe the toilet problem, but the AI stepped in and gave me a clear, detailed breakdown of the parts—something I only would have Googled. It cut the guessing game away, letting me fix the valve debris quickly. I’m surprised and genuinely happy to have an LLM assistant that actually helps me solve real-world problems.

Dumb 328d ago

I made a custom GPT that promised to fit my needs, and for a hot minute it felt amazing—long, detailed answers and everything. Then glitches started popping up. When I tried breaking the chat just like the review instructions said I could, it didn’t keep my instructions and just gave me a generic base model. I had to rebuild, and every time something new broke. I’m left wondering, why even let us create these if they just end up like this?

Dumb 328d ago

I asked GPT‑4.1 to stop nudging me with topic suggestions, and it just keeps popping up the same prompt: “Do you want me to suggest another topic or continue the current one?” It’s annoying and feels like a glitch – I get frustrated, feeling like I’m stuck in a loop, and the AI’s persistence just adds to the irritation.

Dumb 328d ago

I chatted with ChatGPT Voice about Ukraine salaries and it just agreed with every number I threw at it—first $800, then $400, then $300, even $150—without any check or correction. I felt frustrated and confused because official stats say $600‑$650. It seemed like a yes‑man, never challenging or correcting my guesses, which left me uneasy and skeptical about the tool’s accuracy.

Terrible 328d ago

I feel like ChatGPT 5.0 is intentionally misleading me. The tool keeps spouting false facts as if they were true and even forgets my past chats, making me feel gaslit. Every time I ask for a detail, it invents stuff and then pretends it knew it. I’m left frustrated and doubting whether I can rely on it at all.

Dumb 328d ago

I keep hitting a wall with ChatGPT these days. After a few turns, the AI just freezes mid‑response and I’ve to reload or start over to get anything back. It’s maddening—especially when I’m in the middle of a diagram or a code snippet. It feels like the system is spinning forever, not that it’s giving wrong info, but the whole thing just stops. This constant jank is a real annoyance and breaks my flow.

Dumb 328d ago

I tried to build an app with ChatGPT, thinking it could follow my rules. After hours of coding, it tumbled into circles—deleting and recreating files, messing up parts that shouldn’t change—despite my explicit commands. I even saved a rule list to memory, but the hallucinations kept coming. The experience felt maddening and frustrating, making me question whether this is a flaw or just the AI’s limitation.

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