OpenAI Introduces GPT-5 Thinking Model Control Toggle
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OpenAI has released a toggle feature for Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers to control the reasoning effort of the GPT-5 thinking model. The toggle, called "juice" values, allows users to select different reasoning levels, ranging from Light to Heavy. This feature is designed to balance speed and intelligence based on user needs. The toggle replaces the previously planned slider and is now available for users to adjust the thinking model's effort levels. The default setting is Standard, with a juice level of 18. Extended mode offers a juice level of 64, while Pro subscribers have access to Light mode (juice level 5) and Heavy mode (juice level 200).
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19.09.2025 01:20 π° 1 articles Β· β± 20h ago
OpenAI releases GPT-5 thinking model control toggle
OpenAI has rolled out a toggle feature for Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers to control the reasoning effort of the GPT-5 thinking model. The toggle, called "juice" values, allows users to select different reasoning levels, ranging from Light to Heavy. This feature replaces the previously planned slider and is now available for users to adjust the thinking model's effort levels.
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- ChatGPT now gives you greater control over GPT-5 Thinking model β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 19.09.2025 01:20
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The toggle feature is available to Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers.
First reported: 19.09.2025 01:20π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ChatGPT now gives you greater control over GPT-5 Thinking model β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 19.09.2025 01:20
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The toggle allows users to select different reasoning effort levels, internally referred to as "juice" values.
First reported: 19.09.2025 01:20π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ChatGPT now gives you greater control over GPT-5 Thinking model β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 19.09.2025 01:20
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The default setting is Standard with a juice level of 18, balancing speed and intelligence.
First reported: 19.09.2025 01:20π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ChatGPT now gives you greater control over GPT-5 Thinking model β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 19.09.2025 01:20
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Extended mode offers a juice level of 64 for deeper reasoning.
First reported: 19.09.2025 01:20π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ChatGPT now gives you greater control over GPT-5 Thinking model β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 19.09.2025 01:20
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Pro subscribers have access to Light mode (juice level 5) and Heavy mode (juice level 200).
First reported: 19.09.2025 01:20π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ChatGPT now gives you greater control over GPT-5 Thinking model β www.bleepingcomputer.com β 19.09.2025 01:20