
ChatGPT’s Model Picker Returns, Highlighting AI App Complexity
OpenAI has reintroduced the model picker in ChatGPT, reversing an earlier decision to simplify the user experience. Now, users of ChatGPT Plus can again choose between GPT-4 and GPT-4 Turbo, despite the company previously consolidating models to reduce confusion. While GPT-4 Turbo remains the default, some users had complained that their access to certain features or performance varied by model. OpenAI says the move is largely due to user feedback but acknowledges it adds complexity.
The return of model selection underscores ongoing challenges in balancing user expectations with interface simplicity in consumer AI tools.