Ep. 17 - GPT-5, AI rights, and why 95% of AI pilots fail

We are back from the summer break and GPT-5 has been introduced. OpenAI replaced model selection with automatic routing. While this benefits casual users, we found the change disruptive as more advanced users. We debate whether users should expect to continually relearn prompting techniques as models evolve, and why a gradual sunset period for older versions would have eased the transition.

Microsoft’s AI lead Mustafa Suleyman commented on “AI rights”. While he cautions against premature debates, we reflect on society’s tendency to anthropomorphise even simple technologies, raising concerns about attachments and misuse, especially with chatbot integrations in consumer platforms.

Finally, we review an MIT study revealing that 95% of AI pilots fail. The researchers argue that experimentation is necessary, failure builds knowledge, and success depends on creating real value rather than adding AI for its own sake.