Open AI just released GPT-5, described as their most advanced, intelligent, and useful model yet—a leap forward from GPT-4 and all its cousins
What is its main point that makes it different?
- GPT-5 is an unified system that knows when to respond immediately and when to “think longer”, and transfer your question to the correct internal model depending on the complexity of the task.
- It excels at coding and agent creation, and has scored high on benchmarks such as 74.9% on SWE-Bench Verified and 88% on Aider Polyglot.
- Developers now have more control with the new verbosity and reasoning_effort settings, allowing you to choose between concise or detailed output.
GPT-5 Comes in Three Mode
- GPT-5 (main) – powerful and balanced
- GPT-5-mini – faster, cost-effective
- GPT-5-nano – ultra-lightweight, efficient
These options help you balance performance, budget, and speed.
Why It’s Exciting for Everyone
- ChatGPT users – Free, Plus and Pro levels all get access to GPT-5, the Pro level provides extended logic for complex queries.
- Businesses are already on board. Companies like Amgen praise it for tackling ambiguity and improving the accuracy and speed of workflows.
- Microsoft is integrating GPT-5 into tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Azure AI Foundry—bringing advanced AI reasoning to enterprise and developer tools
Initial discussions and reactions
Praise:
- CEO Sam Altman calls it a “PhD-level expert on demand”, highlighting its expertise in writing, coding, math, and science.
- It’s considered a major milestone on the path toward AGI — even if it hasn’t quite gotten there yet.
Pushback:
- Some users on Reddit weren’t thrilled about losing model options, complaining that GPT-5 “sounds awful” or lacks the personality of earlier versions.
- OpenAI responded just a day later by making GPT-4o available again to Plus users.
The Short Story: Why GPT-5 is Awesome
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Unified architecture with smart routing | Smarter, seamless experience |
| Coding and tool-handling prowess | Super helpful for developers |
| Flexible model sizes | Choose what fits your needs |
| Enhanced control | Adjust output depth and speed |
| Wide availability | Built for everyone—from casual users to enterprises |
In short: GPT-5 is designed to feel like a team member who can adapt to your needs—fast when you want it fast, thoughtful when you need depth. Whether you’re writing code, drafting reports, or building multi-step workflows, GPT-5 wants to make AI feel more useful and intuitive than ever.
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