OpenAI has reintroduced the ChatGPT model selector, allowing users to choose between older AI models and the latest GPT-5. This move comes after user backlash against the initial removal of previous models when GPT-5 was launched. The updated selector aims to provide more flexibility, as the company’s earlier attempt to auto-route queries to the appropriate model based on user intent met with mixed reactions. Users now have the option to manually select models such as GPT-5 for general queries and GPT-4.5 for writing tasks. The reintroduction of the model picker has made the user experience more complex, but it offers cleaner naming conventions and the potential for improved auto-routing over time. Some users appreciate the memory capabilities of ChatGPT and prefer the auto feature, which automatically directs queries without manual selection.