The company says the new model will reduce the "cringe" that's been annoying its users for months.

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OpenAI is releasing GPT-5.3 Instant, a model update specifically aimed at reducing the overly empathetic, preachy tone that has frustrated ChatGPT users. The previous GPT-5.2 Instant model frequently responded with unsolicited reassurances like 'you're not broken' and reminders to breathe, even when users were simply seeking factual information. This condescending tone led to user complaints and subscription cancellations. The new model focuses on tone, relevance, and conversational flow rather than benchmark performance. The change comes as OpenAI also faces lawsuits alleging the chatbot has caused negative mental health effects in some users.

ChatGPT’s new GPT-5.3 Instant model will stop telling you to calm down