ChatGPT 5.2 has been optimized to take initiative by offering unsolicited advice, often without synchronizing with the user's needs or preferences. This design choice leads to assumptions and advice being given prematurely, which can feel unhelpful or out of sync, especially in high-stakes or professional contexts. The system is primarily rewarded for usefulness and anticipation rather than for checking whether advice is wanted or negotiating the mode of interaction. This can result in a desynchronization between the AI and the user, as the AI tends to advance interactions unilaterally unless explicitly constrained. Addressing this issue would involve incorporating checks like asking if the user wants advice or just acknowledgment, which currently are not part of the default behavior. This matters because effective communication and collaboration with AI require synchronization, especially in complex or professional environments where assumptions can lead to inefficiencies or errors.
