OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 with personality controls
OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 with personality controls OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 with personality controls Update introduces adaptive reasoning and six personality presets, addressing complaints about GPT-5’s colder tone after its August launch. OpenAI has unveiled its latest iteration of the GPT-5 family: GPT‑5.1. Rolled out on 12 November 2025, the new update enters the scene as a direct response to user feedback that its predecessor, GPT‑5 (launched in August 2025), felt “cold”, overly formal and less engaging than many users had hoped. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Why the update was needed The GPT-5 launch was notable for its technical capabilities across writing, coding and reasoning. But many users voiced dissatisfaction with its conversational tone. It was criticised for being less personable and more robotic compared with earlier versions of ChatGPT. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} Recognising these ...