Aug 13 • 🤖 Your AI Cases
GPT-5 Update: OpenAI Listens — Models Are Back!
Hey everyone,
Big news for those who’ve felt a little lost lately with GPT’s “auto mode” shenanigans. OpenAI just rolled out a major update — and it’s a win for the community. GPT-5 now comes with three selectable versions, available right inside the app or via the web interface (just refresh your tab!).
💡 Here's the breakdown of the new modes:
Fast – Basically the old GPT-4o (quick & efficient).
Thinking Min – The former GPT-4 Mini High (a nice balance).
Thinking – Feels like GPT-o3's wise cousin (slower, deeper).
This update brings back something we've all been craving: predictability and consistency across tasks. No more guessing which version is behind your chat window.
🔧 How to Enable Legacy Models (yes, including GPT-4.1!)
If you were one of the folks missing GPT-4.1’s coding finesse or GPT-o3’s clarity — good news: they’re back too. You just need to toggle a hidden setting:
Log into ChatGPT via web (Chrome, Firefox, Comet, etc.)
Click your account icon (bottom-left corner)
Go to Settings
Enable “Show additional models” (just under the voice options)
Boom 💥 You’ve unlocked GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, and GPT-o3
🔁 This change is persistent — once activated, all versions stay available across web and mobile.
To switch models mid-chat? No problem. Just click the model dropdown top-right, even mid-conversation.
🎯 Why This Matters
This move is a clear response to community feedback, restoring trust and control for power users, builders, and prompt engineers. The best part? It’s frictionless. No hacks. No workarounds. Just opt-in and play.
Honestly, this feels like OpenAI leaning into product humility — a refreshing reminder that listening to your users always pays off.
Happy prompting, and let’s keep building smarter, together 💡
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GPT-5 Update: OpenAI Listens — Models Are Back!
