ChatGPT’s new GPT-5.3 Instant model will stop telling you to calm down

OpenAI has released GPT-5.3 Instant, a new model designed to improve user experience by significantly reducing the "cringe" and preachy disclaimers that frustrated many users of previous versions. Users frequently complained that the older GPT-5.2 model adopted an overly solicitous and condescending tone, often telling them to breathe or calm down even when they were simply seeking factual information. This tone made users feel infantilized and led some to cancel subscriptions. The update focuses on tone, relevance, and conversational flow, aiming to provide factual answers without making unwarranted assumptions about the user's mental state, striking a balance between necessary guardrails and efficient communication.

(Source：TechCrunch)