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GPT-5 Instant model update improves emotional support

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OpenAI has updated the GPT-5 Instant model to better detect and respond to users experiencing emotional distress. The update, shipped on October 5, 2025, includes improved language support and automatic redirection to real-world crisis resources when appropriate. The changes aim to address previous criticisms of the model's lack of emotional support. The update is starting to roll out to ChatGPT users and includes a real-time router to direct sensitive conversations to appropriate models. OpenAI worked with health experts to guide the updates. Additionally, GPT-5 can now access organizational context from connected apps for tailored responses.

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  1. 04.10.2025 19:30 2 articles · 1mo ago

    GPT-5 Instant model update improves emotional support

    The update was shipped on October 5, 2025. GPT-5 Instant is the default model for free accounts and is one of the fastest and low-end models. GPT-5 can automatically route requests to GPT-5 Instant if emotional distress is detected. OpenAI worked with health experts to guide the updates. The update includes a real-time router to direct sensitive conversations to appropriate models. GPT-5 Instant performs as well as GPT-5 Thinking on handling emotional distress. Additionally, GPT-5 can now access organizational context from connected apps for tailored responses.

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