ChatGPT’s Model Picker Is Back As GPT-5 Fails To Replace It

Aug 17, 2025 · 3 min read · Key Takeaways GPT-5 launched with the goal of doing away with ChatGPT’s model picker. User pushback and system malfunctions have brought the picker back. New modes “Auto,” “Fast,” “Thinking,” and legacy models have been added. Paid users ca...