GPT-5.2 Backlash: How OpenAI Broke ChatGPT (And Lost User Trust)

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GPT-5.2 was supposed to be OpenAI’s biggest upgrade yet — instead, it triggered one of the largest AI backlashes we’ve ever seen.

Users expected the smartest AI ever built. What they got was an assistant that felt colder, more restrictive, and in some cases worse than the version before it.

In this video, we break down what really went wrong with GPT-5.2, why users revolted, and how internal pressure, rushed decisions, and trust issues turned a major release into a PR crisis.

We cover:
Why GPT-5.2 feels more robotic and restrictive
The internal “code red” panic after Google’s Gemini 3
Technical regressions that made GPT-5.2 worse at basic tasks
Model switching, throttling, and broken user expectations
Personality changes, censorship debates, and trust erosion
Sam Altman’s apology tour and OpenAI’s damage control
What this backlash means for the future of AI you actually use
This isn’t just about one bad update — it’s a warning about how Big AI operates under pressure, and what happens when speed beats stability.

Timestamps
00:00 – The GPT-5.2 backlash explained
01:20 – Overview of the Controversy
02:34 – The Rocky Rollout of GPT-5 – Setting the Stage
03:55 – GPT-5.2 – A Rushed Response to "Code Red"
05:11 – Technical Troubles – Bugs, Regressions & "Dumb" Modes
07:38 – Ethical Concerns
10:15 – Community Reactions & Fallout
11:38 – Altman’s Response and The Road Ahead
13:15 – Outro

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