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OpenAI criticized for auto-selecting models on Pro plan

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OpenAI is reportedly automatically selecting models for users on its Pro plan, a change that has drawn criticism from some users. Previously, users could manually choose their model, but now OpenAI appears to be making these selections even within active chats, leading to user frustration. AI

IMPACT User frustration with model selection may impact adoption or perception of OpenAI's services.

RANK_REASON User commentary on a product change from a major AI lab.

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OpenAI criticized for auto-selecting models on Pro plan

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Slow_Ad1827 ·

    If you are not sure what model you are using, if it doesnt show it in the model picket go to sertings>general>intelligence and choose there. They’ve done this before, picking a model for u, but now even within an active chat.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I hate that OAI is choosing a model for me on the Pro plan….</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Slow_Ad1827"> /u/Slow_Ad1827 </a> <br /> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1…

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