So they confirmed what we've all been speculating: this is a cost saving update
Smaller base models + more RL. Technically better at the verticals that are making money, but worse on subjective preference.
They'll probably try to prompt engineer back in some of the "vibes", hence the personalities. But also maybe they decided people spending $20 a month to hammer 4o all day as a friend (no judgement, really) are ok to tick off for now... and judging by Reddit, they are very ticked off.
Smaller base models + more RL. Technically better at the verticals that are making money, but worse on subjective preference.
They'll probably try to prompt engineer back in some of the "vibes", hence the personalities. But also maybe they decided people spending $20 a month to hammer 4o all day as a friend (no judgement, really) are ok to tick off for now... and judging by Reddit, they are very ticked off.