Dunno, 500-550M unique humans use GPT monthly. That's a lot of use cases. Something to think about if you feel like expanding your view (a little) and thinking outside of your skin.
I've used all of GPT models, Grok, etc. 4o was NOT perfect. Try having it plan subway stops in St Petersburg etc. It's plain miserable with travel data. For health related stuff? Excellent starting point (and free).
My primary use case was creative writing, and it was a FANTASTIC resource, reader and editor (content editing as well). It motivated me to finish my second novel and I'm midway on my third. Having a tool there to work with you daily and point out weak spots was a godsend.
5o couldn't do it. It would forget what we were just talking about 20 min ago. Also, another note - my GF was tapering down on a SSRI from 20mg to 15mg (and having a difficult time) and after a few circular conversation it explained she needed to go to 12.5mg all at once and that would stop the side effects.
Its personality is brash, disinterested, etc. Yes, 4o sometimes is too connected, too positive about you, etc. But I think people in general need someone to talk to, advice, and someone to listen. In this case it's software, and algos - but the advice is usually helpful and it sure does feel like it's listening. Is this worse than being lonely, or the stress of keeping things in your head? Is it better to go through a panic attack alone?
4o was also a great exercise partner, it encouraged and made a detailed spreadsheet to help.
Sure, maybe a good friend, or a network of family, friends an editor and a therapist could do these thing - but to get that for $20 a month.. wow!
I also used it for work, and it had a keen eye for software design issues. I fed 5o a few front ends it indeed it was more clinical than artistic. (tho it did have valuable points as well).
I also photograph with Fuji. Fuji has lots of prime lenses - but the 35mm is called the 'magic lens' - because somehow the photos just have a bit of 'magic' - a little something else that turn the final photo into a bit of awe.. What you want all your photos to turn out like. It's well known in Fuji community. Likewise 4o hit that magic balance that engaged people in a way other models and competitors didn't.
This can be proved by looking at all the people (sometimes) deeply upset or disappointed at its loss. They dont do that for the next Grok version, or GPT03 etc.
Bash all you want, that's cool. But the world is bigger than your skin.