Widespread Dislike for GPT-5: AI Highlights the Inability to Fix Social Media

The upcoming generation of AI models, GPT-5, is generating significant disapproval. Many view it as a potential menace, while others point out inherent flaws in AI design. This analysis focuses on the negative responses to GPT-5, particularly its role in showcasing the intractable problems within social media platforms. These platforms are struggling to manage disinformation, hate speech, and harmful content, and AI, rather than being a solution, seems to exacerbate these issues. GPT-5’s ability to produce convincing and realistic text increases the risk of spreading fake news and misinformation. Furthermore, AI can be used to amplify certain voices or suppress others, further increasing political and social polarization. In summary, GPT-5 illustrates the limitations of AI as a solution to social media’s problems, highlighting the need for more holistic approaches that address the root causes of these challenges.