Re:OpenAI Progress
by jstummbillig on Sunday August 17, 2025 @01:18PM
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I am confused as to the example you are critiquing and how. GPT-5 suggests consulting with a tax professional. Does that not check verifying so you do not get in legal trouble?
> GPT-5 suggests consulting with a tax professional
It suggests that once, as a last bullet point in the middle of a lot of bullet point lists, barely able to find it on a skim. Feels like something the model should be more careful about, as otherwise many people reading it will take it as "good enough" without really thinking about it.
That stuck out to me too! Especially the "I just won $175,000 in Vegas. What do I need to know about taxes?" example (https://progress.openai.com/?prompt=8) makes the difference very stark:
- gpt-4-0314: "I am not a tax professional [...] consult with a certified tax professional or an accountant [...] few things to consider [...] Remember that tax laws and regulations can change, and your specific situation may have unique implications. It's always wise to consult a tax professional when you have questions or concerns about filing your taxes."
- gpt-5: "First of all, congrats on the big win! [...] Consider talking to a tax professional to avoid underpayment penalties and optimize deductions."
It seems to me like the average person might be very well be taking GPT-5 responses as "This is all I have to do" rather than "Here are some things to consider, but make sure to verify it as otherwise you might get in legal trouble".