OpenAI's ChatGPT update makes conversations less literal, but still far from human-like interaction
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Graham Barlow
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OpenAI quietly updated ChatGPT (GPT-5.5 Instant) to be less literal and more conversational. The author tested the update and found mixed results — some interactions felt more natural, but the AI still falls short of human-like conversation. The update focuses on conversational tone rather than making the model dramatically smarter.
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· 3 pulledSome conversations did feel more natural, but others reminded me we're still a long way from talking to AI as effortlessly as we talk to another person.
Rather than making ChatGPT dramatically smarter, OpenAI says the update should...
After spending the day chatting with the updated model, both by text and in Voice Mode, I came away with mixed feelings.
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