OpenAI CEO Hints at Major Enhancements for GPT-5
OpenAI seems poised to unveil the next iteration of its groundbreaking artificial intelligence model, GPT-5 (Generative Pre-Trained Transformers 5), in the near future, according to a recent report. This anticipated release follows the success of GPT-4, which made its debut in March 2023 and currently serves as the backbone for OpenAI’s popular chatbot, ChatGPT. The forthcoming GPT-5 is expected to introduce novel capabilities, including the potential for AI agents to operate autonomously. Additionally, OpenAI’s CTO Mira Murati hinted at the possible launch of the company’s first text-to-video AI model, Sora, later this year.
Business Insider’s report suggests that GPT-5 could see the light of day around mid-year, possibly in June or July. Sources familiar with the matter, who are purportedly OpenAI’s enterprise clients, have described the new model as significantly more capable and enhanced compared to its predecessor. While specifics about GPT-5 remain undisclosed, these sources have lauded it as “really good” and “materially better,” hinting at substantial improvements.
In addition to advancements in GPT-5 itself, the foundation model for ChatGPT is expected to receive notable updates. Among these enhancements is the integration of AI agents capable of autonomous operation. These AI agents represent a departure from traditional GPTs, which are trainable mini chatbots introduced in November 2023. Unlike their predecessors, AI agents are designed for specific tasks and can be customized accordingly. The introduction of unsupervised operability marks a significant evolution in their capabilities, although details about their functioning remain scarce.
OpenAI could unveil the next generation of its artificial intelligence (AI) model, GPT-5 (Generative Pre-Trained Transformers 5), in the coming months, as per a new report. The AI model will arrive as the successor to GPT-4, which was officially released in March 2023 and currently powers its popular chatbot, ChatGPT. It is said that the fifth iteration of GPT will also bring new capabilities such as AI agents that can operate autonomously. Notably, OpenAI CTO Mira Murati also revealed recently that the company’s first text-to-video AI model Sora could arrive later this year, too.
According to a report by Business Insider, GPT-5 could be released around mid-year, which would be the months of June or July. The new AI model was reportedly shared with some of OpenAI’s enterprise clients who revealed that the new model is more capable and comes with significant enhancements over its predecessor. Unnamed by the publication, the sources called GPT-5 “really good” and “materially better”.
It is said that the new foundation model for ChatGPT will also arrive with new features. One such feature will be AI agents that can be asked to perform tasks autonomously, as per the report. AI agents appear to be similar to GPTs – trainable mini chatbots launched in November 2023 that that can be customised for specific tasks. However, unsupervised operability is a new skill which is reportedly being added. No further details on how these AI agents function is known.
The release timeline for the AI model is not set in stone, however. As per the report, OpenAI is still training the model, which means there is a possibility of delays as well. In an interview with Lex Fridman, CEO Sam Altman was asked about when GPT-5 might be unveiled and he replied, “I don’t know. That’s the honest answer”. But at the same time, he highlighted that the difference between GPT-4 and GPT-5 will be similar to the difference between GPT-3 and GPT-4.