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Why GPT-5 was never going to impress you

GPT-5 was the most advanced AI when it was released, but most people were disappointed. Why? In this episode, I unpack the two key paradoxes that shape how we judge new technology: shifting goalposts and negative space.

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GPT-5 was the most advanced AI when it was released, but most people were disappointed. Why? In this episode, I unpack the two key paradoxes that shape how we judge new technology: shifting goalposts and negative space.

First published

09/24/2025

Genres

technology business investing news

Duration

7 minutes

Parent Podcast

Azeem Azhar's Exponential View

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<p>GPT-5 was the most advanced AI when it was released, but most people were disappointed. Why? </p><p>In this episode, I unpack the two key paradoxes that shape how we judge new technology: shifting goalposts and negative space.</p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>: </p><p>(0:00) The reaction to GPT-5 </p><p>(0:40) First paradox </p><p>(2:55) Second paradox </p><p>(5:29) Why this matters </p><p><strong>Dig deeper</strong>: https://www.exponentialview.co/p/the-paradox-of-gpt-5  </p><p>Production by supermix.io and EPIIPLUS1 Ltd, including Chantal Smith, Marija Gavrilov, Nathan Warren and Hannah Petrovic.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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