Big Technology Podcast Did OpenAI Break ChatGPT?, Apple’s New iPhones, Saving Intel
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Aug 29, 2025 
M.G. Siegler, author of Spyglass and an expert in Big Tech strategy and AI, joins to dissect whether OpenAI's rollout of GPT-5 was a blunder. He explores user backlash and emotional ties to AI, questioning corporate accountability. The conversation turns to Apple's upcoming iPhone lineup, including a foldable model, and the challenges facing Intel, now partly owned by the U.S. government under the CHIPS Act. Insights into tech competition and the future of AI also flow, offering a riveting glimpse into the industry's evolving landscape.
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Overpromising Fuels Disillusionment
- Sam Altman's public comments about GPT-5 raised expectations toward AGI that the release didn't meet for many users.
- Overpromising on intelligence amplified the disappointment when gains were subtle.
Provide Choice With A Simple Front End
- Offer distinct models or modes matching user goals like companion, thought partner, or action executor.
- Keep a simple front-end model selector while letting power users access advanced options.
Course Correction Wins Time
- The GPT-5 backlash has mostly passed because OpenAI quickly course-corrected and adjusted features.
- The larger challenge is managing hype versus realistic product promises going forward.