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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 7 MIN

#21 AI's Growing Pains: My Take on GPT-5

from Thriving in Ambiguity · host Steve Mancini

Sam Altman promised GPT-5 would be "more reliable, with a lower likelihood of hallucinating." But after trying it myself — like asking it to turn a photo of my daughter playing softball into anime (and it gave her two gloves) — I'm left asking: is this really progress? In this episode of Thriving in Ambiguity, I break down: Why GPT-5 feels like a necessary but rushed release The real benchmark gains in coding and math (yes, the numbers are legit) Why average users still aren't impressed — especially when GPT-5 lags behind in social intelligence The critical role of memory and why it's the missing piece for AI to feel like a true partner The human side: creativity, trust, and why your voice still matters in an AI-driven world AI isn't stuck — it's in growing pains. And that's where the opportunity lies. 👉 Share your experience: Have you tried GPT-5 yet? Did it deliver for you, or fall short? Drop a comment below. 📩 Connect with me: [email protected]

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