ChatGPT 5.2, the latest upgrade from OpenAI, has been met with disappointment from some early users. Despite OpenAI’s claim that it is “the smartest generally-available model in the world,” many are saying it feels “boring” and too “corporate.” Some users on Reddit have shared their negative experiences, with one commenting, “Too corporate, too ‘safe.’ A step backwards from 5.1.”
However, it’s difficult to see the bigger picture when a new product launches, especially considering that those looking to highlight their unhappiness will be more vocal than the majority of ChatGPT’s 800 million weekly users who are interacting with 5.2 and enjoying it.
It’s too soon to tell if ChatGPT 5.2 is an improvement over its predecessor, as only a few weeks have passed since its release. Some Reddit comments have been brutal, with one user saying, “I hate it. It’s so… robotic. Boring.” OpenAI says the new model is better in every way compared to its predecessor, but could their rush to release a new model to compete with Google’s Gemini 3 lead to faults being missed?
As TechRadar waits for more data and testing, one thing is clear: AI model launches will always be met with criticism. Whether ChatGPT 5.2 is truly the best generally-available AI model or not remains to be seen.
Source: https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/openai/chatgpt-5-2-branded-a-step-backwards-by-disappointed-early-users-heres-why