September 18, 2025
OpenAI has introduced a new control for GPT-5 Thinking, letting users choose how long ChatGPT spends “thinking” before responding. The toggle offers four modes, Light, Standard, Extended, and Heavy, balancing speed and depth. Initially available only on the web for paid tiers, the feature addresses complaints about slow responses following GPT-5’s rollout.
OpenAI has introduced a new control for GPT-5 Thinking, letting users choose how long ChatGPT spends “thinking” before responding. The toggle offers four modes, Light, Standard, Extended, and Heavy, balancing speed and depth. Initially available only on the web for paid tiers, the feature addresses complaints about slow responses following GPT-5’s rollout.