OpenAI has officially announced GPT-5, its latest frontier model to power ChatGPT.The announcement follows the release of two open weight models, one of which can run on the Mac, and changes to encourage healthier ChatGPT use this week.What is GPT-5? Here’s what OpenAI has to say about GPT-5: As OpenAI has suggested this year, GPT-5 is a unified model that includes capabilities that have been developed across multiple models before today: OpenAI will deprecate its previous models in favor of its new, unified frontier model.
For reference, this was the six-options model picker before GPT-5: GPT-5 is also a more performant and more accurate model, according to OpenAI: Notably, GPT-5 is now the default model used by ChatGPT: OpenAI is also opening up its advanced voice chat mode to all users.Free users can chat with the upgraded voice mode for hours, and Plus tier users have almost no limit now.ChatGPT is adding new personalization options too.
For example, chats can have customized color options.ChatGPT personality options are also coming.GPT-5 availability OpenAI says GPT-5 is available starting today starting for ChatGPT Team, Pro, Plus and free tier users and through the OpenAI API.
Paid customers will have access to more usage, while free users will GPT-5 mini after hitting usage limits.Enterprise and Edu customers will have access next week.GPT-5 Pro, which OpenAI calls “a version with extended reasoning for even more reliable and detailed answers,” will come to Team, Enterprise, and Edu customers soon.
The API will have access to GPT-5, GPT-5 mini, and GPT-5 nano.Learn more about GPT-5 from OpenAI’s official announcement, and view the livestream demonstration below: Check out these great accessories Apple AirTag | Add Find My tracking to anything Beats USB-A to USB-C Cable | The official CarPlay cable Wireless CarPlay Adapter | No more plugging in required AirPods 4 | Apple’s most affordable AirPods with ANC You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day.Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop.
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