OpenAI's GPT-5 stumble

Good morning, AI enthusiasts. OpenAI just faced its most challenging model launch yet, with GPT-5's routing system failing so badly that users demanded the return of GPT-4o.

With even industry leaders struggling to nail AI deployment, are we moving too fast in the race to release increasingly powerful models?

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In today’s recap:

• OpenAI fixes GPT-5 after users revolt over broken routing

• Shopify transforms AI agents into complete shopping assistants

• NASA and Google create autonomous AI doctor for Mars missions

OPENAI

OpenAI fixes GPT-5 router issues after user revolt

Recaply: Sam Altman addressed GPT-5's troubled launch in a Reddit AMA, promising fixes for broken routing and considering bringing back GPT-4o after massive user complaints.

Key notes:

• GPT-5's autoswitcher failed on launch day, making the model appear less capable than intended.

• Users flooded Reddit demanding the return of GPT-4o, citing personality and performance differences.

• Altman called the presentation chart error a "mega chart screwup" that became internet fodder.

• OpenAI will double Plus user rate limits and improve model transparency.

• Company underestimated user attachment to GPT-4o's emotional intelligence.

• Fixes rolling out to address routing decisions and user experience complaints.

Impact: The rocky GPT-5 launch highlights how user expectations extend beyond raw performance metrics. OpenAI learned that removing beloved features can trigger backlash, even when new models test better on benchmarks.

SHOPIFY

Shopify unlocks universal shopping cart for AI agents

Recaply: Shopify just launched three APIs that bring native shopping into AI conversations. Developers can now add product search, multi-merchant carts, and embedded checkout to any chatbot or app with minimal coding.

Key notes:

• Shopify Catalog enables AI agents to search and display products from hundreds of millions of items across merchant network.

• Universal Cart lets users shop from any Shopify store and checkout together in one transaction.

• Checkout Kit renders merchant payment pages directly in chat with developer's custom branding.

• Tools automatically handle product variants, pricing, subscriptions, and regulatory compliance like GDPR and PCI DSS.

• Uses Model Context Protocol (MCP) to integrate shopping capabilities into existing AI systems.

• Microsoft Copilot serves as first major implementation of these commerce tools.

Impact: This launch transforms how AI agents handle commerce. Instead of redirecting users to websites, agents can now complete entire shopping journeys within conversations. Shopify strengthens its position as AI reshapes retail discovery and purchasing patterns.

NASA & GOOGLE

NASA and Google build AI doctor for mars missions

Recaply: NASA and Google developing an AI medical assistant to help astronauts diagnose and treat health issues during deep space missions when Earth communication isn't possible.

Key notes:

• The Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant (CMO-DA) runs on Google's Vertex AI platform.

• Tested on ankle injuries, flank pain, and ear pain with 74-88% diagnostic accuracy.

• Uses speech, text, and image inputs to provide medical guidance.

• Designed for Mars missions where real-time Earth contact may be impossible.

• NASA owns the source code while Google provides cloud infrastructure.

• Could eventually benefit remote medical care on Earth.

Impact: This AI breakthrough addresses a critical challenge for long-duration space missions. As NASA prepares for Mars exploration, autonomous medical care becomes essential when astronauts can't reach Earth-based doctors. The technology could also revolutionize healthcare in remote Earth locations.

NEWS

📰 What’s matters in AI right now?

• OpenAI's o3 defeated xAI's Grok 4 with a 4-0 victory in Google's Kaggle Chess Tournament, marking an undefeated run across the three-day competition.

• xAI made Grok 4 free for all users worldwide with generous usage limits, accessible through Auto mode or Expert selection for complex queries.

• OpenAI distributed $1M+ bonuses to 1,000 employees (one-third of workforce) to retain AI talent amid aggressive poaching from Meta and xAI.

• SoftBank acquired Foxconn's Ohio electric vehicle plant to support the $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project creating 100,000+ jobs.

• South Korean startup Upstage released Solar Pro 2, a 31B parameter reasoning model priced at $0.5/1M tokens with Korean language capabilities.

• Microsoft launched Copilot 3D, converting images into 3D models with one click for games, animation, and VR/AR applications.

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