OpenAI confirmed that it shipped an update on October 5, which allows GPT-5 to better handle sensitive conversations. After the update, GPT will automatically recognize when the user is not doing well, including situations like emotional or mental distress. However, OpenAI says only GPT-5 Instant has been updated to handle such use cases. GPT-5 Instant is one of the fastest and low-end models in the lineup. It's also the default model most of the time, especially if you have a free account. But what if you're conversing with a GPT-5-thinking model and it detects emotional distress or a related topic? It'll automatically route your request to GPT-5 Instant. "We've been using our real-time router to direct sensitive parts of conversations—such as those showing signs of acute distress—to…