UK weighed a $2.7B ChatGPT deal: Talks between Sam Altman and minister Peter Kyle floated giving every Brit free ChatGPT Plus, though cost made it unrealistic.GPT-5 rollout hit turbulence: Users reported slower speeds, weaker accuracy, and a personality 'lobotomy,' raising questions about relying on it for government work. Some see weakness as strategy: Analysts argue GPT-5's underwhelming debut reflects OpenAI's pivot to cost control and stability, not raw power.Government partnerships are accelerating: The UK already signed an MoU with OpenAI for public services, joining global deals like the UAE's nationwide ChatGPT rollout.The post UK Weighs $2.7B ChatGPT Deal as GPT-5 Faces Backlash and Reliability Questions appeared first on Techreport.