ChatGPT-5.2 focused specifically on improving performance for professional work. While the model improved in the areas that the company said it would, users noticed other areas falling short compared to previous ChatGPT versions. Overall, people saw a decrease in writing quality with this new update, leading to difficult-to-read responses.
Sam Altman Addresses Writing Quality
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman directly addressed the writing quality concerns at the OpenAI town hall. He was asked about user feedback that described ChatGPT-5.2’s writing as “unwieldy” and “hard to read.” Instead of avoiding the topic, he was surprisingly honest in his response.
“I think we just screwed that up. We will make future versions of GPT 5.x hopefully much better at writing than 4.5 was,” Altman said. “We did decide, and I think for good reason, to put most of our effort in 5.2 into making it super good at intelligence, reasoning, coding, engineering, that kind of thing. And we have limited bandwidth here, and sometimes we focus on one thing and neglect another.”
This isn’t the first time one area of ChatGPT has improved while other areas regressed. However, Altman doesn’t usually address these issues directly, so it was surprising to get confirmation about this shift.
OpenAI Constantly Makes Adjustments
OpenAI keeps making changes to its AI models to keep up with feedback, but an update doesn’t guarantee that every aspect will improve. Sometimes, focusing too much on one capability in an update can cause other capabilities to fall short. AI models are great tools, but they’re not perfect and can make mistakes. OpenAI will keep working to elevate ChatGPT in as many areas as possible.
Altman made it clear that every part of the AI platform should have good writing, even code-focused models. So, there’s likely an update on the way that will address the writing quality issues in ChatGPT-5.2. There isn’t a set date for a new version, so it’s possible the changes will roll out gradually instead of being part of one big update.
AI Platforms Affect Brand Marketing
Even though AI platforms like ChatGPT have their challenges, they’re still a popular way for people to get information. Many people discover products through AI searches, which is why AI Optimization can make or break a brand’s marketing.
Need help getting your brand noticed by AI platforms? Contact Avenue Z today to experience how our tailored strategies can enhance your marketing.
We are the Agency for Influence
Discover new ways to drive revenue and build reputation for your brand.
