OpenAI has added new modes to ChatGPT, allowing users to choose how fast or deep the AI thinks. Premium users on ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Business plans can now control response time in Thinking mode, which is used for complex questions needing advanced reasoning.
Previously, ChatGPT Plus users could only access the Extended mode, which offered detailed answers but was time-consuming. However, Plus and Business users can now choose between Standard and Extended modes, where the former balances speed and smart answers and the latter provides more detailed responses.
On the other hand, Pro users get two extra options: Light and Heavy. Light is the fastest mode available, while Heavy performs in-depth thinking before generating answers for tough questions.
These modes appear in a drop-down menu under Thinking mode on the web version. Once selected, the choice stays for future chats. ChatGPT Go users in India and free-tier members cannot benefit from these modes yet. Additionally, OpenAI has not revealed any information on when Android or iOS apps will receive these updates.
OpenAI also updated ChatGPT’s personalization page. Users can now pick from five personalities: Default, Cynical, Robot, Listener, and Nerd. They may also provide their own instructions, change memory preferences, and even modify how ChatGPT will answer from one page. This makes chats more personal and fun.
The update utilizes the new GPT-5 model, which brings great advances in reasoning, web search, and file analysis while limiting errors and having the ability to better explain what it cannot do. With new kinds of time modes and personalization, ChatGPT is much more flexible and smart for a wide variety of tasks.
These updates now allow users to set up the system based on their requirements, thus making ChatGPT a learning and working aid and a day-to-day help.
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