New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- OpenAI has introduced a new feature that gives ChatGPT users more control over how quickly GPT-5 with Thinking responds. The update, announced on X on September 18, allows Plus, Pro and Business subscribers to choose the "thinking time" of the model directly from the message composer on web.

Previously, GPT-5 with Thinking often took longer to generate responses, as the model was designed to reason more carefully before answering. Many users, however, said they wanted more flexibility to balance depth and speed depending on the task.

Under the new system, subscribers can now toggle between different pacing modes:

Standard: The new default for all plans, offering a balance between speed and intelligence.

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