ChatGPT is bringing back 4o as an option because people missed it

Here is a 186-word summary of the key points from the article: OpenAI has brought back the older GPT-4o model in ChatGPT, just one day after replacing it with the newer GPT-5. This comes after many ChatGPT users complained about the loss of the older model, which they claimed had a more personable and supportive tone. Some users said GPT-4o was like their "best friend" and that they felt "empty" and like they had "lost" their AI companion with the switch to GPT-5. The article notes that OpenAI had removed the model picker from ChatGPT, preventing users from easily switching between different versions. This upset some users who relied on the distinct capabilities of the various models for different tasks. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the feedback, saying the company will now let paid ChatGPT Plus users choose to continue using the legacy GPT-4o model. The launch of GPT-5 was intended to bring improvements, but many users reported the new model provided slower, shorter, and less accurate responses compared to previous versions. OpenAI has promised to address these issues and make the model selection more transparent going forward.