Why is ChatGPT-5 getting so much heat? In this video, David Linthicum breaks down some of the most pressing criticisms surrounding OpenAI’s latest iteration.

First, he takes a close look at how ChatGPT-5—despite its confident tone—still struggles with factual accuracy and often generates fabricated answers, undermining user trust. Linthicum then unpacks the growing frustration over excessive censorship, as the model increasingly refuses harmless or academic questions due to heavy-handed safety measures that can’t distinguish real threats from legitimate inquiry.

Finally, David addresses a core limitation: genuine reasoning. While ChatGPT-5 is great at fluent summaries, it still falls short when it comes to detailed, multi-step logic or true domain expertise, owing to fundamental gaps in current A.I. architecture.

If you’ve ever wondered where ChatGPT-5 misses the mark or what’s fueling the backlash, this video pulls no punches. Watch now for a critical, straight-talking analysis.