​I’ve been using ChatGPT since day one. However, I also actively use AI models from other companies, which has given me plenty of grounds for comparison regarding usability, features, and overall quality. ​To me, ChatGPT is still the gold standard when it comes to features, UI, and user experience. But there is a dark side. ​The models seem to degrade with every update. They are making them so "safe" that the responses have become flat, vague, watered-down, and downright useless. S...