User feedback has raised concerns: the GPT-4 model almost seems 'reluctant' to provide answers, impacting the user experience. Problem acknowledgment: Performance issues stem from changes in the training data aimed at improving accuracy, which inadvertently caused unexpected lethargy. Repair timeline unclear: OpenAI emphasizes their high priority on this matter but has not specified a timeline for the repair plan. Competitive scrutiny: OpenAI is closely monitoring Google's Gemini 1.0 while facing the complexities of developing large language models.