Summary
OpenAI released its new language model, GPT-5, but it faced criticism for having issues with basic tasks. CEO Sam Altman promised improvements and brought back older models while addressing user feedback. GPT-5 includes different types of models, some focus on reasoning, which should offer better performance.
Key Facts
- OpenAI launched GPT-5 with strong initial praise but received user complaints about performance.
- CEO Sam Altman promised GPT-5 would deliver high-level intelligence to free ChatGPT users.
- Users reported problems with GPT-5 doing simple math and geography tasks.
- Altman acknowledged glitches and allowed the use of older models again.
- GPT-5 consists of multiple models, including a reasoning model for better answers.
- The company plans to improve model selection and user interface clarity.
- GPT-5 performs well in coding tasks, but its impact hasn't gone viral like previous releases.
- OpenAI aims to enhance access to reasoning capabilities and is making adjustments based on feedback.
