Thu, 07 Aug 2025

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 OpenAI claims GPT-5 model boosts ChatGPT to 'PhD level'

GPT-5's release comes as tech firms continue to compete in an effort to claim the world's most advanced AI.

* OpenAI has released GPT-5, a new version of its AI chatbot that can provide PhD-level expertise.
* The company claims that GPT-5 is "smarter, faster, and more useful" than previous versions, with fewer hallucinations and less deception.
* GPT-5's abilities include creating software in its entirety and demonstrating better reasoning capabilities, such as showing workings, logic, and inference.
* OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman says that GPT-5 is the first time it feels like talking to an expert in any topic, like a PhD-level expert.
* However, some experts are skeptical about the significance of GPT-5's launch, with one saying that the model has not been able to be profitable and can only mimic human reasoning abilities.
* The launch of GPT-5 also raises concerns about regulation and governance of AI, with some arguing that as these models become more capable, the need for comprehensive regulation becomes even more urgent.
* OpenAI's decision to roll out a free tier for its new model may signal a move away from proprietary models.
* The company has made changes to promote a healthier relationship between users and ChatGPT, including providing guidance on how to use the chatbot responsibly.
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