As an AI enthusiast closely following the developments in the field, I’m eagerly anticipating the next major leap in artificial intelligence, which could arrive with the release of GPT-5. Rumors within the tech community suggest that OpenAI plans to unveil this new version later this year, and it’s set to enhance the capabilities of the ChatGPT bot significantly.
What will be great about GPT-5?
From my perspective, the introduction of AI agents capable of autonomously handling tasks is the most exciting aspect of GPT-5. Imagine being able to say, „Book me a trip to any destination,“ and having an AI agent take care of everything from flights and accommodations to planning your activities on-site. The potential for such technology to revolutionize travel planning is immense, though it does raise questions about how much human oversight will still be necessary. Even if the technical capabilities are there, I believe that at least for now, we should maintain human oversight, especially when it comes to sensitive information like credit card details.
The relevance of this technology extends beyond individual convenience. For instance, if a chatbot could autonomously search for the cheapest flights, it could significantly simplify travel planning for users and alter how travel service providers operate. Interestingly, this comes at a time when regulatory changes like the Digital Markets Act have just given flight search engines a boost by limiting how platforms like Google can promote their own services.
According to recent reports by Business Insider, which cite sources who have seen the model in action, GPT-5 is set to be a significant improvement over its predecessor, GPT-4.5. Described as „impressive“ and better at reasoning and reliability, GPT-5 also aims to overcome the so-called „laziness“ observed in GPT-4, where certain tasks were not completed as expected.
Conclusion
Once training is complete, GPT-5 will undergo ‚Red Teaming‘ to identify and mitigate any security risks, ensuring that necessary safeguards are in place before its release. This process is crucial in determining the safety and efficacy of the AI before it goes public, similar to what is currently happening with Sora, another AI project under development. Sam Altman recently hinted in a podcast with Lex Friedman from MIT at the arrival of a „smarter“ version of GPT, though he didn’t specifically confirm the „5“ in its name. But, like many others in the field, I remain on the lookout for the official announcement, ready to see how this next version will push the boundaries of what AI can do.