OpenAI releases "Spud" GPT-5.5 model
Summary
OpenAI released its new GPT-5.5 model, called "Spud," which is faster and better at handling complex tasks with less help from users. It is available now for paid ChatGPT and Codex users, and businesses may benefit from lower costs thanks to Nvidia's new chips.Key Facts
- GPT-5.5 is faster and more capable than the previous GPT-5.4 model.
- The model can handle multi-step tasks more independently, needing less detailed instructions.
- It is available now to paid users of ChatGPT and Codex, with API access coming soon.
- OpenAI tested the model with Nvidia employees before release.
- The model works well for coding, office work, and early scientific research that need long-term reasoning.
- Nvidia’s new computer chips reduce the cost of running AI models like GPT-5.5 by up to 35 times per token (a token is a piece of text).
- OpenAI aims to increase use of GPT-5.5 by businesses and has made a plan with Nvidia to simplify company adoption.
- OpenAI views computing power as central to the future economy, with AI playing a key role.
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