OpenAI ChatGPT-5 launch live updates — all the latest news and biggest upgrades

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It hasn’t launched yet. We don’t have official specs. But onlineGPT-5 is already being treated like a technological revolution. Rumors about OpenAI’s next model have been building for monthsand Altman showed us just how capable the new model is in a recent X post. Nowwith the launch expected any dayexcitement is reaching a boiling point.

So what is GPT-5really? And why is everyone so obsessed?

Here’s what we think we knowbased on leaksuser speculationand OpenAI’s past patterns:

• It could be fastermore accurateand hallucinate less
• Some insiders say it can create fully working apps with a single prompt
• Others suggest it has more “agent-like” behaviormeaning it thinks more before it speaks
• Early testers say it just “feels more human” — whatever that means

Of coursenone of this is confirmedyet. But if OpenAI delivers even half of what people expectGPT-5 could mark a turning point in how we interact with AI.

Excitement from OpenAI

OpenAI has released a lot of updates in the past couple of months. They've announced multiple open-source modelsChatGPT Agentlearning tools and so much more.

And yetall of these announcements have come with absolutely no build up. This live streamhoweveris being hyped up from across every corner of OpenAI.

Greg BrockmanPresident and Co-Founder of OpenAI took to X posting "Team has been working super hardexcited for tomorrow".

Sam Altman has shared the same level of excitement for this particular update.

If it isn't GPT-5it will have to be something equally as big!

GitHub leaks GPT-5 features

Thanks to a now deleted post by GitHubwe now know some more details of what is going to be coming out with GPT-5.

The deleted blog post detailed that there will be four versions of GPT-5 and that it will offer "major improvements in reasoningcode quality and user experience".

According to the GitHub postthere will be:

• GPT-5: Designed for logic and multi-step tasks
• GPT-5 mini: A lightweight version for cost-sensitive applications
• GPT-5 nano: Optimized for speed and ideal for applications requiring low latency
• GPT-5-chat: Designed for advancednaturalmultimodaland context-aware conversations for enterprise solutions

The timing of this post also heavily implies that this livestream is to announce GPT-5.

OpenAI hasn’t shared official details yetbut early patterns and platform updates give us some hints about what GPT-5 might bring.

OpenAI is famously tight-lipped about upcoming releases — but they also leave trails. Whether it’s subtle product updates in ChatGPT or cryptic comments from Sam Altman himselfthe lead-up to GPT-5 has been filled with breadcrumbs.

Here are the most convincing theories we’ve seen:

1. GPT-5 will unify everything

Multiple sources suggest OpenAI may collapse multiple models (like GPT-4GPT-4-turboand GPT-4o) into one super-capable default. This means no more switching — just one model that adapts intelligently.

2. It will be more “agentic”

Rumors point to GPT-5 being able to decide when to think deeply before answering. That could lead to fewer hallucinationsbetter logicand more thoughtful responses overall.

3. It can build things — fast

Based on developer chatter and AI demosGPT-5 may dramatically improve code generation. Some insiders say it can spin up full apps or APIs with minimal input — not just copy-paste codebut actual functioning software.

4. It might “feel” more human

While vaguethis is the most repeated claim we’ve seen. Beta testers say GPT-5 just… gets it. Tonenuanceeven pacing. More like talking to a person than a machine.

Altman: GPT is "like the Manhattan Project

"While testing GPT-5I got scared. Looking at itthinking: What have we done... like in the Manhattan Project," Sam Altman explained in a recent podcast talking about GPT-5.

He has made multiple references to the sheer jump that GPT-5 demonstrates. It's not clear exactly which part of GPT-5 he is most concerned aboutbut this is a similar response to how Elon Musk described the latest update to Grok.

With each of these new updates to AI modelswe see a massive step up in their quality and ability. Where ChatGPT once struggled with basic logic and comprehensionit is now a true struggle to find a single task that it can't do.

Just two days agoSam Altman took to X stating: "We have a lot of new stuff for you over the next few days! Something big-but-small today. And then a big upgrade later this week."

Later that dayOpenAI released their two open-source models. For coders and developersthat was big news but for the average personpretty small.

Nowwe're at the end of the week with a "big upgrade" looming. In a previous X post that same dayAltman said: "Please bear with us through some probable hiccups and capacity crunches. Although it may be slightly choppywe think you'll really love what we've created for you!"

In previous launchesOpenAI has seen its servers become overwhelmed with the number of people trying to access the new update. This is almost definitely going to happen here. There is also likely to be a higher number of glitches and hallucinations at the start when the tool is being ironed out.

OpenAI always reshapes AI

Every time OpenAI releases a new modelit reshapes what we expect from AI. With GPT-5 rumored to launch soonhere are five features we’re hoping make the cut based on user wishlistsdeveloper speculationand recent trends in the AI world.

Increase in context length

CurrentlyChatGPT has a limit on how much information you can feed it. This can be in terms of the size of documentstranscript lengths or number of pages of a document. In other wordsit can only process so much information. Right now that rangesdepending on the version you’re usingbut can go up to around 128,000 tokens.

That sounds like a lotand in a way it is. Howeverwith the improvements that GPT-5 could bring it may jump drastically. OpenAI has increased the context window with each release of a new modeland GPT-5 seems to be its biggest gain yet.

This could be especially useful for long conversations where ChatGPT is fed multiple files and pieces of information to piece together. For examplegiving the chatbot a year of expense files to look through and process the information.

Better reasoning and planning

This stands out as both the feature we’re hoping for mostas well as the one that OpenAI is likely to put the biggest focus on.

AI companies are pouring time and energy into improving their models’ ability to reason and plan. In other wordshow well can ChatGPT analyze holistically and bring an answer together?

Thisto some peoplewill be concerning; it is an important step for AI towards thinkingor at least as much of a step as an AI can take. Instead of following algorithmic stepsit could take a more human approach to things.

Developments in this area could also see an endor decreaseto one of AI’s biggest issues of hallucinations. Limiting how much AI makes mistakes is crucial. Giving it more time to think and process its answers helps to limit this.

On top of all of thisbetter reasoning could see ChatGPT launch forward in its coding ability and understanding of more complex prompts.

Improved video and image generation

Naturallywith all of these improvementswhether it is to the context understandingincrease in training or an improved memoryChatGPT will also see improvements in its ability to create images and videos.

While Sora isn’t necessarily the best in business for video generationthis update could bring it up there to compete with Gemini’s Veo 3.

Image-wiseChatGPT is already in a great positionbut could see further improvements. Even something as simple as being able to process context betteror take in more details mentioned in your prompts.

More third-party inputs

CurrentlyChatGPT offers ‘GPTs’. These are customized versions of the chatbotdesigned for different tasks. This could be grammar checkersan expert on Space or some other niche subject.

Howeverthis can also be used to offer access to 3rd party tools. You can use ChatGPT to make reminders on Any.do for example. While there has been no announcement of improvements in this areaI’m hoping to see OpenAI make it easier to pair ChatGPT with other apps.

GPT-5 Pricing

One of the big questions that has been on our minds is how GPT-5 will work with ChatGPT plans. Of coursethis kind of technology is expensiveboth to create and runso OpenAI will want to make some money back.

One X post from TestingCatalognews seems to think thatfor the best parts of GPT-5you'll need to upgrade to the $200 a month plan. In what looks to be a screenshot of the plansthey show "access to GPT-5 with pro reasoning" and "maximum memory and context" under the $200 plan.

Howeverthere is no way to verify this. Before a launchthere is a huge number of so-called leaks going around. Some turn out to be truesome are just guesses at what we will see.

What is almost certain is that GPT-5 will be limitedif not completely removed from the free plan of ChatGPT. It would be surprising to see free users being given advanced imagevideo or reasoning powers.

It is likely that the best value plan will be the $20 a month Plus version. But don't be surprised if GPT-5 becomes entirely locked behind a paywall.

ChatGPT's thoughts on GPT-5

Amongst all the leaksthe quotes and opinions of the expertswe forgot about one key source... ChatGPT!

I asked ChatGPT what to expect from GPT-5. Along with the obvious pointsincluding enhanced reasoningimproved code quality and a more seamless user experienceit also suggested that free users would likely get limited access to GPT-5.

Surprisinglyit also highlighted the chance for ethical concerns. With such a powerful modelshould we be concerned about what it is capable of doing? With a model like thiswe often see a detailed list of safeguarding plans once it launches. OpenAI will likely do the same here.

GPT-4.5 lacked wow factorGPT-5 has it

GPT-4.5 (also known as GPT-4-turbo) was a solid improvement over GPT-4. It was fastercheaper to useand capable of handling longer context windows up to 128K tokens. It powered things like ChatGPT's advanced tools (code interpreterDALL·Ebrowser) and offered better performance in real-time conversations.

But as powerful as GPT-4.5 was on paperit didn’t always feel that different day to day. The tone was still a bit roboticand while it was supposed to be more creativethat wasn’t always my experience.

The reasoning could drift. And while it was impressiveit didn’t quite spark that sense of “wow.”

From what I can tellGPT-5from early impressionsdoes have that wow factor. Of courseI haven’t it tried it yetbut I can only assume it’s smarter and faster.

I’m interested in seeing just how fast it thinks and how thoughtful it responds. While I wait for GPT-5maybe I should give GPT-4.5 another chance.

The backlash to the hype

Not everyone is convinced that this is going to be the big world-changing update that is being sung about online.

The Information published a report that stated multiple sources inside OpenAI and its partner Microsoft think GPT-5 is only really an upgrade in math problems and writing software code.

The report goes as far as saying"It won't be comparable to the leaps in performance of earlier GPT-branded modelssuch as the improvements between GPT-3 in 2020 and GPT-4 in 2023."

The report claims that this is due to a "dwindling supply of high-quality web data" to train the models on. OpenAI researchers reportedly were unable to get their GPT-5 models to produce the same results found when it was in its infancy.

In other wordswhile growth was drastic and fast in the early days of AIthat growth is slowing down quickly.

If the report from The Information is correctGPT-5 will be a big updatebut by no means as powerful as being suggested.

Howeverthis is one report in a sea of highly praising reports from early testers. We'll soon see who is right.

Does GPT-5 beat the SimpleBench test?

One rumor that has been doing the rounds on X is that GPT-5 is the first model to beat the SimpleBench test.

SimpleBench is a multiple-choice text benchmark for large language models. Individuals with high school-level knowledge are put against AI models in a test. It includes over 200 questionscovering spatio-temporal reasoningsocial intelligenceand what they call linguistic adversarial robustness (it's simply trick questions).

This kind of test sees how AI can perform against humans in logical tests. In other wordsit is putting AI against humans in the kind of challenges humans are likely to succeed in.

Currentlyhumans are at the top of the leaderboard (go us!) with Gemini 2.5 Pro coming in second placeGrok 4 just afterand Claude 4.1 after that.

A photo from a supposed early tester of GPT-5 shows the model beating out the human baseline. This would make it not just slightly better than other modelsbut miles ahead in its understanding of logic and thought-processing tasks.

A last minute GPT-5 leak

Some reports going around online seem to think that GPT-5 might bring with it a complete redesign of how OpenAI looks.

Screenshots found when digging around in code show logos for GPT-55 mini and 5 nano. Not only is this further confirmation of the potential model typesbut it also shows a certain colour theme.

Each logo features a rainbow textureblending pinks and blues. This is very similar to the of the dashboard a few leakers are suggesting that we might see. This looks exactly like the old ChatGPTbut with a blue and pink hue in the background.

Like a lot of leaks going aroundthere is no clear confirmation on thisbut it could be an optional new theme to applyor a new default for all ChatGPT users. EquallyAltman and his team could well stick with the classic white theme we've seen since the start.

How to watch the livestream

While we know when the livestream is happeningOpenAI hasn’t yet shared a link for how to watch it. Howeverif you do want to get ready ahead of the gameit is almost definitely going to be streamed live on the OpenAI YouTube channel.

That is where the company has shown all of its previous live streams and normally has a link ready to go a few hours before it all kicks off.

It is also often streamed from the OpenAI X page. Not a fan of watching events live? We’ll be covering everything as it happens right here on this live blog.

GPT-5 rumored to beat Arc-AGI 2 test

Another leak appearing frequently online is a supposed score on the Arc-AGI 2 test. This is often seen as the most comprehensive test for AI modelsand is used to see how well AI can handle complicated logical tests.

Howeverthe image going around seems highly unlikely. This would have GPT-5 not just ahead of the competitionbut so many miles ahead that it would be borderline impossible.

Sureit is likely to score very highly on the testmaybe even coming out on top. But a score of 70 compared to many other major models having below 5 would be pretty concerning.

Grok and Gemini competition

Right nowGPT-5 has two main competitors that it needs to beat for the top spot. Those are Gemini 2.5 Pro and Grok 4 Super Heavy.

These are the two biggest and best-performing AI models on the market right now. xAI’s Grok is the latest to receive a big updateso it shouldn’t be any surprise that it is one of the main competitors.

HoweverGemini 2.5 Pro came out a good few months ago nowbut has remained in the first position since. It is powerfulfastand great at understanding logic and context.

Even if GPT-5 isn’t miles better than either modelit only needs to sneak past them to become the best-performing AI model on the market right now.

Here's what the hours leading up to a launch (probably) look like at OpenAI

If today's livestream really is the launch of OpenAI's new and improved modelthe team is most likely working on a mix of technical readinessfinal QAinternal coordination and working through some controlled chaos.

Based on what’s been publicly shared about past launchesemployee anecdotes and common practices at high-stakes AI orgshere’s what might be happening behind the scenes:

1. Model & system stability checks

The team is likely running final tests on uptimelatency and output quality across ChatGPT and the API. Even though GPT-5 has been in internal testing and refinement for monthsthe final hours are about redundancy checks:

-Load testing across global servers

-API response speed

-Cache optimization for high-demand queries

-Monitoring for bugs that only appear at scale

There are likely dashboards lighting up in real timewith SREs (Site Reliability Engineers) watching for any system blips.

2. Final review of safety guardrails

This is a big one as OpenAI places a lot of emphasis on safety. Alignment and policy teams are likely double-checking:

-Content filters

-Model refusals for disallowed prompts

-How GPT-5 handles borderline edge cases (especially in healthpoliticsor misinformation)

-Whether it gives consistent explanations when it can’t help

This also includes reviewing how the model balances helpfulness with refusalsince GPT-5 reportedly offers “safe completions” instead of flat-out saying “no.”

3. Communication prep & asset coordination

There’s a full comms war room somewhere (probably on Slack and Notion) going through:

-Blog post timing (the research blogdev blogenterprise blogetc.)

-Landing page links and livestream backups

-Press embargo coordination — ensuring media partners like you don’t publish early

-Social media queueslikely preloaded on TweetDeckThreadsLinkedInand YouTube

-Email campaigns for ChatGPT Plus/Pro users and developer mailing lists

-All these have to go live simultaneously at 10 A.M. PT (with no leaks!)

4. Rehearsals for the launch livestream

Sam Altman and other execs are probably did several late-night run-throughs of the launch presentation:

-Testing demo timing

-Making sure the product reveals align with blog post structure

-Reviewing the Q&A flow if it’s live

-Ensuring no GPT-5 hallucination happens on stage

There’s likely a mix of scripted and unscripted moments; but the tech needs to behave live.

5. Internal usage & quiet hype

Internallythe team has likely been using GPT-5 for weeks or months. Engineersresearchers and product leads might be casually sharing last-minute discoveries.

But they can’t say anything publicly until the launchso the hours before are also filled with quiet Slack celebrations and screenshots in private threads.

6. Nervespridecaffiene and sleep deprivation

The tension is highbecause the scale of attention is massive. It’s likely a mix of:

“Did we test this enough?”

“Is the messaging tight?”

“This is the best thing we’ve ever built.”

"What's next?"

ChatGPT-5 is coming — and it could end one-line prompts as we know them

The arrival of GPT‑5 feels like it’s rewriting the rules of how we communicate with AI. As models get smarterthe art of “prompting” is evolving too — moving from one-off commands to more sophisticatedstep-by-step collaboration.

With past models like GPT‑4casual commands (“Give me a list of…” or “Explain this”) worked fine for simple tasks. But ask something complex — sayplanning a multi-step itinerary or solving a logic puzzle — and the responses could fall shortor even hallucinate.

That’s beginning to change. A more structuredchain-of-thought of prompting — where you guide the AI through your reasoning step by step — already delivers better results in alternatives like ClaudeGeminiand GPT‑4o.

And GPT‑5 may take this further.

Smarter AI calls for prompting differently

Rumor is GPT‑5 will come armed with powerful reasoningplanningand agent-like abilities — meaning it may not just respondbut thinkdecideand act. Instead of treating prompts as transactional commandsGPT‑5 might treat them as collaborative conversations.

Imagine instead of asking “What should I do this weekend?”you say: “Here are my preferencesbudgetand constraints. Let's plan a weekend step-by-stepand I'll approve each phase.” That shift alone could make prompting feel more like working with a human teammate.

How to Prepare Now

If you’re using today's ChatGPT or similar toolstry experimenting with structured prompts:

-Encourage “thinking aloud” by asking the AI to break down its reasoning.

-Use layered instructions like: “Planthen explain your next step.”

-Frame goals clearly and in phases.

OpenAI is redefining ChatGPT — here's why safety is finally taking center stage

OpenAI has quietly flipped the script on how ChatGPT is designed to serve us. In a recent announcementthe company stated it’s no longer optimizing for user engagement metrics like “time spent chatting.” Insteadthe focus has shifted toward task completionuser satisfaction and genuine usefulness.

This marks a significant break from how many tech products worldwide prioritize screen time. OpenAI’s new direction is clear: ChatGPT is meant to help you solve problemslearn or get things donethen help you step away.

It’s against this backdrop that GPT‑5 is set to launch and that makes this release feel different. We're not just waiting for smarter code or faster reasoning. We’re watching to see if OpenAI builds upon its newutility-first credo.

What's especially intriguing is how safety may evolve with GPT‑5even if the company hasn’t discussed specifics yet. OpenAI's commitment to “safe completions," where the model offers the most helpful answer possible within safety protocolscould deepen.

It’s already part of the public roadmap for GPT‑5suggesting a more sophisticated balance between usefulness and responsibility.

In shortthis release might redefine not only what ChatGPT can dobut why it does itshifting from instant gratification to thoughtful assistance all for the sake of user safety.

Is GPT-5 aiming for too much?

As anticipation builds for the launch of GPT-5it’s becoming clear that OpenAI’s next model may be about more than just smarter chat. Whispers suggest GPT-5 could signal the arrival of a new kind of assistant that is basically an AI co-workerworking alongside you in nearly any task.

Over the past yearlarge language models have already proven useful for writingresearch and idea generation. But GPT-5 appears poised to take things a step furtherfrom creative partner to code collaboratorand even health explainer.

Rumors suggest the new model could help users build fully functional websites or apps with just a few promptsstreamlining frontend designdebugging and even full-stack development. Imagine describing your dream site and seeing it live within minutes. We could see that type of empowerment.

MeanwhileGPT-5 is also expected to offer more reliable help in high-stakes areas like healthcare conversations. While it won’t replace a doctor (nor should it)the model could help you understand medical test resultsframe better questions for your provider or compare options based on your needs.

For more everyday usersthe model may integrate more seamlessly into your life. For examplesuggesting when to reference your calendarhelping structure your to-do list or guiding you through multi-step workflows with less handholding.

In shortGPT-5 may not just be OpenAI’s smartest model yetit could be the most usefulspanning everything from code and content to health and home life.

Leaked GPT-5 variants hint at modular AI and agentic power

As excitement builds around the release of GPT-5an early GitHub postbriefly published and then removedhas sparked conversation about what’s coming next.

The listing referenced four distinct GPT-5 variantsincluding GPT-5GPT-5-miniGPT-5-nanoand GPT-5 Pro. Each version appears to be optimized for different levels of performancespeed and cost.

This is a strong indication that OpenAI is moving toward modular AItailored to fit a wide range of use cases from lightweight mobile experiences to enterprise-grade problem-solving.

What’s especially notable is that these variations don’t just differ in scalebut they may also reflect different degrees of agentic behavior. In the AI world“agentic” refers to a system’s ability to take initiativebreak down tasks and make decisions autonomously. GPT-5 is rumored to bring major improvements in this areaespecially in how it handles multi-step reasoningtool usageand planning workflows without extensive prompting.

This has major implications for codingautomation and everyday productivity. Instead of needing to hand-hold the AI through each instructionusers may soon be able to describe an end goallike building a website or analyzing a large datasetand let GPT-5 plan and execute the steps. It’s a move away from reactive chatbots and closer to AI co-pilots that can work alongside humans in real time.

While OpenAI has not confirmed the final model configurationsthis leakpaired with growing developer buzzsuggests that GPT-5 is so much more than a smarter language model. It may represent a flexible ecosystem of intelligent agentsdesigned to thinkreasonand act more independently than anything that came before.

Is GPT-5 about to make AI feel human?

As AI models become more advancedthe most surprising change we coud see is in the tone. Early testers have hinted that GPT-5 may be more emotionally intelligent. Conversations reportedly feel smoothermore intuitive and less like talking to a machine.

What does that mean in practice? This could mean several thingsspecifically that the AI doesn't just understand the question but actually gets the context as well. From thereit could adjust its language based on your tonebeing more concise when you’re in a rushor offering more thoughtful support when you’re not.

OpenAI has already shown signs it’s prioritizing the quality of interactionnot just the result. With the rollout of features like “safe completions” and preset personalitiesGPT-5 may lean further into adaptive communication.

You might be able to choose whether your AI sounds like a nerdy frienda helpful robot or a calming listener; all without needing to engineer the perfect prompt.

If truethis could be a huge step toward more natural AI-human collaboration and a glimpse at the emotionally aware assistants of the future.

GPT-5 could be your next front-end developer

The rumors are loud and clear: GPT-5 might be OpenAI’s best model yet for building websitesappsand games. Yeseven if you don’t know how to code.

While previous versions of ChatGPT could assist with basic HTML or debug a small functionGPT-5 is expected to go much further. It could take a vague description like “I want a pastel-themed recipe blog with a search bar” and return a polishedfunctional site with layoutstyling and even placeholder content included.

This would be useful for developers but it also democratizes creation. Designersmarketersteachers and entrepreneurs could spin up digital tools in minutescutting out the need for dev-heavy lift.

OpenAI has also teased improvements in frontend aestheticssuggesting GPT-5 may generate cleanermore visually pleasing code by default.

If GPT-5 delivers hereit will become a true collaboratorbridging the gap between vision and execution. Combined with its ability to explain code and iterate in real timethis could radically change how we prototype and publish online.

Why GPT-5 might finally nail health-related AI — with boundaries

AI and healthcare have always been a tricky mix. Get it rightand it can help millions understand their health better. Get it wrongand the consequences are serious. OpenAI appears to be threading that needle carefully with GPT-5.

The new model is expected to be OpenAI’s most health-aware assistant yet. Of courseit will not replace doctorsbut it could help you ask better questions when you are with your doctor.

ChatGPT-5 might:

-Help users interpret basic test results

-Flag potential concerns

-Adapt answers to your locationknowledge levelor age

-Offer safecontextual responses within medical boundaries

More importantlyGPT-5 is expected to explain why it can’t answer certain questions — a major improvement over vague refusals in past versions.

The key phrase here is “safer and more helpful.” By equipping users to have smartermore productive conversations with real healthcare providersChatGPT-5 could change the way we live in new ways. It could be especially useful for people navigating complex conditionsnew diagnoses or appointment prep.

In the broader AI ethics debatethis could mark a more responsible middle groundone where AI supportsbut doesn’t overstep.

The drama continues to build around the launch

The countdown to GPT‑5 is nothing short of cinematic. OpenAI has officially triggered the hype engine with a cryptic social post: “LIVE5TREAM THURSDAY 10 A.M. PT,” replacing the “S” with a “5” in a move that screams model reveal. The tech world is buzzing as insiders prepare for what could be one of the most consequential AI launches yet.

Rumors about GPT‑5’s capabilities are bubbling to the surface. A now-deleted GitHub entry leaked tantalizing clues: GPT‑5 may come in multiple versions (including MiniNanoand Pro) each optimized for different use cases like codingreasoning and conversational deployment

Early access testers are reporting boosts in coding accuracyproblem-solving and agentic reasoningthough some suggest the leap might feel more evolutionary than revolutionary compared to past upgrades.

Meanwhilesafety experts are watching closelyespecially with reports suggesting GPT‑5 is being trialed in sensitive areas like biosecurity. OpenAI’s team has emphasized rigorous safeguardsbut as capabilities growso does the complexity of keeping them in check.

Beyond the headlinesanticipation is being stoked by high-stakes comparisons. One OpenAI insider speaking with Reuters likened the weight of this release to that of the Manhattan Project; a nod to both its magnitude and the responsible caution it demands.

The mediadevelopers and AI watchers are collectively holding their breath. Will GPT‑5 live up to the hype? We’ll know soon; the moment the livestream hits at 10 A.M. PTtabloid curiosity turns into world-class scrutiny.

Why GPT-5 probably took so long to launch — and why that’s not a bad thing

It’s been over a year since the launch of GPT-4and for much of that timethe AI world has been asking the same question: Where is GPT-5? For a company like OpenAIknown for rapid iteration and surprise releasesthe long wait between flagship models has been unusual — and intentional.

So why the delay?

1. Reasoning is hardbut so is safety

OpenAI has openly stated that future models aren’t just about throwing more data at the problem. GPT-5 likely required a new approach to reasoningplanningand agentic behaviorand that takes time. Plusas these models become more powerfulalignment and safety testing become exponentially more complex.

The AI will give better answerssurebut it's also about knowing when not to answerand explaining why. That requires significant internal reviewred-teamingand testing across domains like healthcodeand security.

2. Managing scale and expectations

With over 700 million weekly ChatGPT userseven small bugs become massive fast. OpenAI likely spent months optimizing infrastructurelatencyand cost to ensure GPT-5 wouldn’t just work; it would scale.

Plusexpectations are sky-high. GPT-5 isn’t just a model dropit’s a defining moment in the AI arms race. Anything less than transformative would be scrutinized.

3. Moving from model to ecosystem

FinallyOpenAI appears to be shifting from “just release the model” to “build the product.” GPT-5 is launching alongside customization toolsvoice upgradesand Google integrationsand all of that takes coordination.

So yesit took a while. But if GPT-5 delivers what’s been teasedit may have been worth the wait.

What GPT-5 might be able to dobased on the clues we’ve seen so far

OpenAI hasn’t shared official details yetbut early patterns and platform updates give us some hints about what GPT-5 might bring.

OpenAI is famously tight-lipped about upcoming releasesbut they also leave trails. Whether it’s subtle product updates in ChatGPT or cryptic comments from Sam Altman himselfthe lead-up to GPT-5 has been filled with breadcrumbs.

Here are the most convincing theories we’ve seen:

1. GPT-5 will unify everything

Multiple sources suggest OpenAI may collapse multiple models (like GPT-4GPT-4-turboand GPT-4o) into one super-capable default. This means no more switchingjust one model that adapts intelligently.

2. It will be more “agentic”

Rumors point to GPT-5 being able to decide when to think deeply before answering. That could lead to fewer hallucinationsbetter logicand more thoughtful responses overall.

3. It can build things — fast

Based on developer chatter and AI demosGPT-5 may dramatically improve code generation. Some insiders say it can spin up full apps or APIs with minimal inputnot just copy-paste codebut actual functioning software.

4. It might “feel” more human

While vaguethis is the most repeated claim we’ve seen. Beta testers say GPT-5 just… gets it. Tonenuanceeven pacing. More like talking to a person than a machine.

GPT-5 vs GPT-4.5: What’s actually different?

If you barely noticed when GPT-4.5 rolled outyou're not alone. It was a solid upgrade; offering faster responsesbetter voice and vision integration and expanded memorybut it didn’t feel like a leap. GPT-5howevermight just be that leap.

While OpenAI hasn’t officially released full specswhat we do know is that GPT-5 represents a shift toward deeper reasoningsafer responsesand a more seamless multimodal experience. In other words: it's faster and smarter.

GPT-4.5sometimes referred to as GPT-4-turboimproved latency and cut costsmaking it great for rapid queries and light conversational tasks. But GPT-5 appears to go further. Leaks and developer chatter suggest it’s designed to think moreoffering richer contextimproved memory usage and more structuredstep-by-step answers. Instead of just giving you an answerit tries to give you the best answer.

Safety is another focus. While 4.5 refined guardrailsGPT-5 may take it furtherproviding clearer refusals when appropriate and more thoughtful handling of sensitive topicsrather than abrupt “I can’t help with that” dead-ends. The goal? An AI that’s not just compliantbut constructively helpful.

Multimodal capabilities could also see a bump. GPT-4.5 introduced voice and image understandingbut GPT-5 is expected to tighten the integrationmaking it easier to switch between textimagesand audio in real time.

The bottom line: If GPT-4.5 was a performance patchGPT-5 is shaping up to be a version jump. For the first time in a whileusers may feel a real differencewhether they’re codingplanningwriting or just chatting.

ChatGPT-5 is rumored to be safer — what this means and why it matters

One of the most subtle yet meaningful upgrades rumored for GPT-5 is something called “safe completions.” But what does that really mean and why should you care?

In previous versions of ChatGPTasking certain questions might get you a hard stop: “I can’t help with that.” Orworsean unhelpful or overly cautious response that left you more confused than informed. This was part of OpenAI’s efforts to keep responses safebut the trade-off was often lost nuance.

Safe completions aim to change that. Instead of defaulting to a refusal or giving a vagueoverly sanitized answerGPT-5 is designed to engage within safe boundaries. If it can’t help directlyit might explain why. If a question is sensitive but validlike asking how to talk to a doctor about symptomsit will guide you thoughtfullynot shut you down.

This matters because generative AI is becoming more than a toy or a novelty. It’s a tool people use for real-world decisionsfrom writing emails and debugging code to managing health conversations and scheduling life events. And with that comes a responsibility to respond not just safelybut usefully.

Safe completions strike that balance. They help prevent misinformation or harmful advicebut they do so without making the user feel stonewalled. It’s about providing claritynot censorship.

As AI becomes more embedded in our daily livestrust is everything. Safe completions are one step toward building that trusthelping users feel confident that their AI won’t just avoid dangerbut actually help them navigate it.

How ChatGPT-5 could set the bar for all other chatbots

We are now about 30 minutes away from the launch of GPT-5. While this is a milestone for OpenAIit could be the moment the entire chatbot landscape shifts. While GPT-4.5 brought incremental improvementsearly buzz around GPT-5 suggests this version could establish a new gold standard in speedreasoningand versatility.

One of the biggest differentiators? Unified intelligence. GPT-5 reportedly collapses the need to choose between different modelsa move that not only simplifies the user experience but raises the baseline for what any AI assistant should deliver. If GPT-5 truly provides the “best answerevery time,” other AI tools will have to meet that same level of reliability and accuracy to stay relevant.

Then there’s personalization. With rumors swirling about customizable personalitiesvoice upgradesand integrations with personal data (like Gmail and Google Calendar)GPT-5 is inching closer to being a true digital assistant; not just a smart search tool. That’s a bar few other chatbotseven from giants like Google or Anthropichave reached.

Developers are also watching closely. Reports of multiple GPT-5 variants (mininano) suggest OpenAI is catering to different latency and cost requirementsopening the door for widespread adoption across apps and services. If GPT-5 proves to be not only powerful but scalableit may dominate developer preference too.

In shortGPT-5 could do for chatbots what the iPhone did for smartphones: raise expectations across the board. As soon as users experience a model that’s fastersaferand more capable across writingcodingand schedulinganything less might feel outdated.

The ripple effect is coming. Whether rivals catch up or fall behindGPT-5 may be remembered as the moment the chatbot race truly changed.

Waitwill GPT-5 have a 1 million token context window? Not quite.

While GPT-5 boasts an impressive 256K token context window; enough for deep conversationslong documents and complex multi-step reasoningit’s not the model with the largest “memory.” That honor still belongs to GPT-4.1which supports up to 1 million tokensmaking it ideal for enterprise usersresearchersand anyone working with large codebases or vast datasets.

But what exactly is a token?

In AI termsa token is a small unit of texttypically a few characters or a word. For examplethe sentence “ChatGPT is amazing!” breaks down into about five tokens. So a 256K token context window allows GPT-5 to handle the equivalent of roughly 300,000–500,000 words in a single prompt and response session.

That’s longer than most novelsand plenty of room for real-world tasks like drafting proposalsanalyzing transcriptssummarizing papersor building full apps with clean documentation.

GPT-5 doesn’t just remember more — it also reasons better. You’ll get fastermore accurate results with less promptingespecially for complex codingwritingand health-related questions.

Stillif your workflow depends on ultra long-context memorylike uploading entire bookslegal contractsor massive technical documentationGPT-4.1 remains the model built for that job.

In short: GPT-5 is a big leap for most usersbut GPT-4.1 still leads when it comes to sheer memory capacity.

GPT‑5 in the AI arms race: who’s catching up?

With about 15 minutes until OpenAI just dropps GPT‑5let's take a look at the AI arms race heading up. Rivals like GoogleAnthropic and xAI are racing to keep pace. But with GPT‑5’s new capabilitiesthe question now is: who’s actually ahead?

GPT‑5 is rumored to blend speedaccuracy and safety into one unified experience. It improves codinghealth guidancewriting and reasoningwithout the need to toggle models.

The rumored new "safe completions" feature is especially noteworthygiving more helpful responses within safety boundaries while explaining refusals with transparency.

MeanwhileChatGPT’s growing personalizationcomplete with potential Google account integrationspre-set personalities and chat customizationpushes it closer to being a true digital assistantnot just a chatbot.

So how do others compare?

Google Gemini 1.5 Pro still leads in raw context size (1M tokens)but GPT‑5’s 256K context windowpaired with stronger reasoning and natural conversationkeeps it competitive.

Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet impressed with coding and analysisbut OpenAI’s new developer tools (like free-form function calling and verbosity control) close the gap fast.

xAI’s Grokdespite Twitter/X integrationlacks the broad feature set and workflow adaptability of GPT‑5.

MicrosoftOpenAI’s biggest partneris reportedly preparing its own response with a new “Smart Mode” in Copilota potential GPT‑5 integration that could change how users experience Windows entirely.

Add to that the leaked GitHub entry pointing to smaller GPT‑5 variants (like Mini and Nano)and it’s clear OpenAI is preparing for edge devices and lower-latency tasks too.

Right nowGPT‑5 might not win on every metric,but it’s setting the pace. Whether others catch up may depend not just on model qualitybut how quickly they adapt to user-firstassistant- design.

GPT-5 just launched — here’s everything that’s new

It’s official: GPT-5 is here. OpenAI just launched its most powerful model to dateand the update brings sweeping improvements across ChatGPTthe APIand developer tools — all designed to make the experience smartersaferand more personal.

Rather than switching between modelsGPT-5 introduces a unified system that automatically gives you the best version of ChatGPTno matter your prompt. It’s fastermore accurateand significantly better at real-world tasks like writingcodingand even health-related queries.

One standout addition is safe completionsa new behavior where ChatGPT aims to give the most helpful response possible within clear safety boundaries — and explains why if it can’t assist. It’s a big step toward more transparent and trustworthy AI.

On top of thatOpenAI is making ChatGPT feel more like your assistant with personalization upgrades and account integrations.

Here’s what’s new in ChatGPT with GPT-5:

• Smarter reasoning with fewer hallucinations
• Safe completions for clearermore helpful replies
• Stronger coding and frontend design skills
• Improved writing tools for real workflows
• Best-ever model for health-related guidance
• Chat color customization (exclusive options for paid users)
• Pre-set personalities like CynicRobotListener & Nerd
• GmailGoogle Calendarand Contacts integration (Pro first)
• Voice improvements with adaptive tone and expanded access
• Unified Voice Mode coming to all users soon
• Developers also get major upgradesincluding free-form function callingverbosity controland a 256K token context window.
• GPT-5 is rolling out now to all tiersincluding FreePlusProand Team users — with usage limits depending on your plan.

GPT-5 is here — and it feels like a leap in AI intelligencespeed and usefulness

OpenAI’s GPT-5 is already being described as a transformative experience. So much more than a model upgradethis new model is a fundamental shift in how people will interact with AI.

During the briefingSam Altman compared switching back to GPT-4 after using GPT-5 to going from a Retina display back to a pixelated screen:

“Once I used GPT-5I tried going back to GPT-4 and it was quite miserable. It reminds me of when the iPhone went from pixels to Retina display.”

That analogy sets the tone for what GPT-5 represents: a new standard. While GPT-3 felt like a high school student (sometimes rightsometimes off) and GPT-4 like a capable college gradGPT-5 is being described as an actual expert: fastersharper and inexplicably human.

GPT-5 is smarter and faster than ever

GPT-5 is now the default model across ChatGPTcollapsing the need to switch between different versions. It’s available to everyonewith Plus and Pro users receiving significantly more usage and free users reverting to GPT-4 after using their GPT-5 allocation.

According to OpenAIGPT-5 is:

The most useful model yet
More accurate
Hallucinates less
Thinks faster
Delivers clearermore profound responses

In factCEO Sam Altman described the speed of GPT-5 as psychologically disorienting; so fast it makes you question whether it’s thinking at all. But it is. And the answers are better than ever.

“It just knows when to think,” he said. “It delivers profound responses at astonishing speed.”

Feels more human — but even OpenAI can’t explain why

While GPT-5 introduces major upgrades under the hoodwhat really stands out to users is something more intangible: it feels human. The tonepacingreasoning and depth all feel more natural and less machine-like.

“It’s hard to put into words or quantify. It just truly feels more human.”

You can now comfortably use GPT-5 in ways you wouldn’t have trusted previous modelsincluding extended planningnuanced conversationsand creative work that requires emotional intelligence or domain expertise.

On-demand software creation

One of GPT-5’s most groundbreaking abilities is its improved code generation. It can now:

Build software on demand
Spin up apps with minimal prompting
Create and explain APIs from scratch
Support complex “vibe coding” workflows where users describe what they want and the AI builds it

The implication is clear: coding is no longer reserved for coders. GPT-5 puts software creation into the hands of anyone with an idea and a keyboard.

OpenAI showcased a live demo where GPT-5 created a game to help users learn French; a clear example of how the model blends logiclanguageand creativity.

GPT-5 is most reliablemost factual model ever

GPT-5 reduces hallucinationsor inaccuratemade-up responsesthrough several major improvements in how it processes information and generates answers. Here’s a breakdown of how it works:

1. Improved reasoning engine

GPT-5 features a more advanced internal reasoning architecture compared to previous models. Instead of quickly generating surface-level responsesit now weighs more potential answers in parallel before responding. This means it can better validate facts internally and reduce the chance of producing something that “sounds right” but isn’t.

2. Contextual awareness

With a 256K token context windowGPT-5 can keep track of more information in a single conversation — including long documentsprior user messagesor detailed background. That expanded memory reduces the chance of it contradicting itself or inventing information to fill in gaps.

3. Safer completions system

GPT-5 uses a new safe completions framework. Rather than refusing a prompt entirely or blindly respondingthe model now tries to give the most helpful and accurate response within a safety boundary. If it can’t answer something reliablyit tells you whyreducing risky guesses.

4. Better training data and filtering

OpenAI has invested in filtering training data more rigorouslywhich helps eliminate low-quality or misleading sources that could lead to hallucinations. GPT-5 also benefits from broader human feedback and reinforcement learning on factual correctness.

5. Agentic decision-making

On the backendGPT-5 is better at planning its responses step-by-step. This “chain-of-thought” reasoning helps it catch logical errors before they appear in your chat window.

Bottom line: GPT-5 still isn’t perfect (no AI model is) but it’s significantly more trustworthyespecially in critical areas like healthcodingand research. You get fewer hallucinationsmore transparencyand smarter guardrails.

What the GPT‑5 system card reveals — and what it means for you

OpenAI’s newly published system card for GPT‑5 offers insight into how the model delivers better performancesafetyand usability and why it matters for everyday users and developers alike.

Hallucinations reduced
After extensive offline testingGPT‑5—specifically its “thinking” variant—demonstrated up to a 65% reduction in hallucinations compared to the prior o3 model and 26% fewer than GPT‑4o. That means fewer invented facts and more credible answers.

Health model improvements
Benchmark comparisons using HealthBench Hard show GPT‑5 scores significantly better than previous modelsdelivering more accurate and trustworthy health-related guidance.

Updated safe modes
GPT‑5 introduces "safe completions," where it will attempt to respond helpfully within safety boundaries—and transparently explain when it can't comply . This approach reduces risks around sensitive or ambiguous queries.

Smarter reasoning
Enhanced logic and self-evaluation mean GPT‑5 can handle more complex queries with fewer errorsbenefiting workflows in writingcodingschedulingand even health conversations.

Trust in AI responses
With less hallucination and more explainable refusalsusers can rely on GPT‑5 for clearersafer answersimportant for parentsprofessionalsand anyone seeking factual clarity.

A foundation for smart assistants
These system-card insights reinforce why GPT‑5 is a leap toward AI not just as a toolbut as a transparenthelpful and responsible assistant you can trust with real-world tasks.

GPT‑5: A unified leap forward

GPT-5 arrives as OpenAI’s most powerful AI model yetbut what really sets it apart isn’t raw power; it’s unity.

Gone are the days of choosing between GPT-4Turboor o-series models. GPT-5’s single intelligent engine seamlessly delivers the best answer every timeno model selection needed.

It’s fastermore accurateand exhibits stronger reasoning with significantly fewer hallucinations.

Whether you’re codingdrafting documentsor seeking health guidanceGPT-5 adaptslearns contextand offers clearermore helpful responses.

Notablythe safe completions feature fosters trust by attempting helpful answers within safety parametersrather than defaulting to flat refusals.

GPT‑5’s coding revolution

Developerstake note: GPT-5 is perhaps the most game-changing model yet for coding. Recognized as a top performer on benchmarks like SWE-BenchGPT-5 can generate entire websitesappsand games from simple promptseven without developer knowledge.

It excels in frontend designdebuggingand building cleanfunctional code. New API capabilities like free-form function callingverbosity control and reasoning-level toggles mean developers get smarterclearer help when they need it.

Pluswith three versions (mininanostandard)GPT-5 broadens accessfrom fastlow-latency tasks to full-scale collaborators. This is AI turning ideas into executable codewith ease.

Smarter health conversations — with caution

GPT-5 brings its best health-related performance yet — but let’s be clear: it does not replace medical professionals.

What it does offer is smart support. The model is tailored to flag concernsask the right questions before appointmentshelp interpret results and adapt advice by contextgeography and knowledge level.

And with fewer hallucinations and an emphasis on safe completionsit avoids overpromising. Think of it as a preparatory guide. It's a safermore responsible and helpful chatbot.

What industry customers are saying after testing GPT-5

Michael TruellCo-Founder & CEO at Cursor – “Our team has found GPT-5 to be remarkably intelligenteasy to steerand even to have a personality we haven’t seen in any other model. It not only catches trickydeeply-hidden bugs but can also run longmulti-turn background agents to see complex tasks through to the finish—the kinds of problems that used to leave other models stuck. It’s become our daily driver for everything from scoping and planning PRs to completing end-to-end builds.”

Edison ZhangEngineering Lead at Windsurf – “GPT-5 is SOTA on our internal evals which measure model performance on real world software engineering tasks. We’re also seeing that the model has half the tool calling error rate over other frontier models. It’s consistently able to solve complex tasks in a coherentunderstandable way.”

Kirill SkryganCEO at JetBrains – “GPT-5 is a game changer for coding. Set as a default modelit’s shown more than 1.5× improvements to the performance and quality of JetBrains AI Assistant and the coding agent Junie. For our new no-code platform KinetoGPT-5 doubles end-to-end quality in designfrontendand overall experience of the apps it builds.”

Thomas DohmkeCEOGitHub “In our evalswe found that OpenAI’s GPT-5 builds on and exceeds o3's advanced reasoning capabilitiesenabling developers to tackle more complex problems — from refactoring to navigating large codebases. We’re excited to bring it to GitHub Copilotempowering millions of developers to harness this new intelligence and solve for the bigger picture.”

Eno ReyesCo-Founder & CTO at Factory – “GPT‐5 is exceptional at planning and long‐context reliabilityparticularly for executing complex refactors asynchronously with Factory's Code Droid. It has powerful agentic capabilitiesstrengthening the Code Droid's ability to map impactgather context meticulouslypropose a stepwise planproduce precise diffsupdate testsand run CI.”

Sabrina FarmerCTO at GitLab – “GPT-5 delivers exceptional performance for complex software engineering tasks. The model consistently requires fewer tool calls to solve problems while producing more robustmaintainable code. GPT-5's reliability and efficiency give us confidence in deploying it.”

Guy Gur-AriCo-founder and Chief ScientistAugment Code – “GPT-5 is a state-of-the-art coding model. It’s particularly good at cross-file reasoning and dependency resolutionand very good at making large code changes with caution and explicit validation. We see it as a strong choice for large-context scenariosespecially when changes span multiple files and require understanding project-wide constraints.”

Guillermo RauchCEO and Founder at Vercel– “GPT-5 passed all benchmarks we threw at it. Our early impressions when using it for v0.dev are that it’s the best frontend AI modelhitting top performance across both the aesthetic sense and the code qualityputting it in a category of its own. It excels at the intersection of hard computer science and the artistic senseand marks a leapfrog moment from the old days of simple code completion to full-stack applications that work across devices and screens."

Scott WuCo-Founder & CEOCognition – “GPT-5 represents a huge step up over previous OpenAI modelssuch as GPT-4.1 We believe GPT-5 is at the frontier of agentic ability and shines on tasks that require complex code understanding. On our junior SWE evalsGPT-5 is particularly strong at code exploration and planning.”

Yichao ‘Peak’ JiCo-Founder and Chief Scientist at Manus – “GPT-5 is a big step up. It achieved the best performance we’ve ever seen from a single model on our internal benchmarks. GPT-5 excelled across various agentic tasks—even before we tweaked a single line of code or tailored a prompt. The new preambles and more precise control over tool use enabled a significant leap in the stability and steerability of our agents.”

Oscar MullinVP of Technology at Mercado Libre – “GPT-5 delivered the strongest performance across all evaluated models. Tool execution precision improved by 9% over o4-mini and 36% over GPT-4.1and combined tool and message accuracy increased by 24% and 47%respectively. The new 'verbosity' parameter is key to getting answers with the right level of detailimproving the model’s response quality.”

Abishek ModiAI Engineering Lead at Notion – “GPT-5 strikes a great balance between intelligence and speed. As the first reasoning model we’re bringing to Notion AIit delivers stellar results for long-horizon taskswith a 15% higher success rate than we’ve seen before. Its rapid responsesespecially in low reasoning modemake GPT-5 an ideal model when you need complex tasks solved in a one shot.”

Kay ZhuCo-Founder & CTO at Genspark – “GPT-5 achieved a 79% satisfaction improvement over GPT-4.1 on Genspark’s Super Agent benchmarkwhich tests complex tool use and challenging end-to-end tasks. It also cut unsatisfactory responses by 34% compared to our live systemwhich is critical for reliability. GPT-5 also shows far stronger creative judgment in HTML and PowerPoint generation—producing more polishedmodern designs and showing better instruction-following.”

Oscar Mateos Ventura at Inditex – “GPT-5 doesn’t just respond—it anticipates. The model proactively analyzes context and delivers recommendations before you even think to asksaving countless iterations. Its precision in interpreting prompts is astoundingallowing for exact control over tonescopeand structure. But what truly sets it apart is the depth of its reasoning: nuancedmulti-layered answers that reflect real subject-matter understanding. GPT-5 feels less like a tool and more like an expert collaborator who’s always one step ahead.”

Shashi UpadhyayPresidentProductEngineering and AI at Zendesk – “At Zendeskwe’reintegrating GPT-5 directly into our production workflows. In our AI Agentsit delivers more complete responses with fewer missed detailsreducing fallback escalations by over 20%. In App Builderit’s 25–30% faster and enables up to 3–4x more prompt iterations per minute—dramatically speeding up development for our customers.”

Danny WuHead of AI Products at Canva – “GPT-5 represents a meaningful leap in intelligence. We're especially impressed by its capabilities in codingmulti-step tasksand agentic systemswith our evals showing a 44% improvement in the successful completion of complex tasks."

Taroon MandhanaSVPHead of AI & Product Engineering at Atlassian – “In testingGPT-5 has excelled at multi-agent orchestration and coding. It handles ambiguity with easeclarifies user intentand sequences subagents effectively to complete complexmulti-step tasks—including deep research. Across scenariosit delivers high-quality solutions with greater token efficiencymaking it a powerful tool for reasoning-heavy developer workflows.”

Elena AlfaroHead of Global AI Adoption at BBVA – "GPT-5 marks a significant leap forward for us at BBVAnot only in how our people interact with AI thanks to deeper responses that are more usefulbut also in advancing our aspirations toward multi-step agent automation. GPT-5 is showing real promiseespecially when it comes to writing code and handling technical tasks like those needed in order to automate workflows. In one casethe model in ChatGPT even helped us accomplish a very strategic task that would have taken 2-3 weeks to just a couple of hourswith amazing proactivity. GPT-5 also stood out for its speed and handling of Spanishbeating older models on accuracy and working twice as fast." -

Elena AlfaroHead of Global AI AdoptionBBVA Jai MalkaniGlobal Head of ProductsCustomer ObsessionUber – "At Uberwe’re constantly pushing the frontier of what’s possible with AI by reimagining how we serve driversridersmerchantsand customers in real time. GPT-5particularly the nectarine variantrepresents a potential step-change in how we can deliver nuanceddomain-aware experiences across our global marketplace. In early testingwe’re already seeing gains in structured reasoningconversational fluencyand overall performanceunlocking new possibilities to enhance customer interactions and support. As we continue to scale agentic systems across our platformwe're excited to see how GPT-5 could support and accelerate that journey."

Seemantini GodboleCIO at Lowe's – "At Lowe'swe're focused on bringing advanced AI to our associates so they can help our customers solve problems and fulfill dreams. With GPT-5corporate teams now have access to an ideal balance of reasoning and responsiveness for tasks like planninganalysisresearchand multi-step workflows. We're thrilled that GPT-5 delivers richermore context-aware responses that give them the feeling of working alongside an AI-powered personal assistant."

Dynamic answers and a new prompting mindset: Why GPT-5 makes you rethink the question

With the launch of GPT-5OpenAI is subtly reshaping how we interact with AI. One surprising insight from the early rollout is GPT-5 won't always give the same answer to the same question.

During a demoa member of Sam Altman’s team reportedly had to submit a prompt multiple times to land on the answer they liked best. While that might sound like inconsistencyit’s actually a reflection of GPT-5’s expanded reasoning ability and dynamic output . Rather than delivering one fixed “truth,” the model explores multiple valid interpretations or approacheseach shaped by your phrasingtonecontext and yeseven timing.

This marks a shift in how users might think about prompting. Instead of engineering one “perfect” questionit may be more about navigating the space of possible answersasking iterativelyexperimenting with variations and refining based on the model’s evolving responses. It’s closer to a conversation than a query.

GPT-5 appears to embrace complexityambiguity and even subjectivity in certain situationswhether that’s generating creative ideaswriting persuasive arguments or solving open-ended problems.

This could make it more useful for brainstormingproblem-solving and collaboration. But it also means users need to be more thoughtful and exploratory in how they interact.

In short: with GPT-5your first prompt might not be your best and that’s by design. The model is smart enough to offer new angles and insights each time. And that invites a whole new kind of dialogue between humans and machines.

ChatGPT-5 is 'a thought partner that helps you connect the dots'

OpenAI’s GPT-5 isn’t a doctorbut it may be the most helpful AI tool yet when it comes to navigating your health. With better reasoningsafer outputsand more contextual awareness than everGPT-5 marks a significant leap in how AI can support patients and providers alike.

One of the biggest upgrades with this model is the proactive assistance. GPT-5 doesn’t just wait to be askedit’s more likely to flag potential issuesask follow-up questions and help you prep for real-world scenarioslike an upcoming doctor’s appointment. Whether you need help understanding test resultsexploring treatment optionsor deciding what questions to ask your providerGPT-5 aims to guide you without overstepping.

The model has also greatly improved in how it communicates. It adapts to your knowledge level and location. This means you’re more likely to get answers that are clearrelevant and aligned with the standards in your region. That’s a big deal in healthcarewhere one-size-fits-all advice often doesn’t cut it.

And importantlyGPT-5 was trained with safety top of mind. It’s more likely to respond with appropriate cautionavoid unsupported claimsand steer users toward seeing a medical professional when necessary.

Reminder: ChatGPT and GPT-5 do not provide medical advice and are not substitutes for professional care. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider with medical concerns.

GPT-5 just became your smartest coding partner yet — here’s how

GPT-5 is a full-on transformation of how developers can work with AI. The new model excels in agentic codingwhich means it’s more autonomousmore collaborativeand far better at reasoning through complex tasks.

Smarter task planning
Ask GPT-5 to build a budgeting appand you won’t just get code snippets. You’ll get a project structuresuggestions for backend and frontend frameworksauto-generated modulesand even documentation explaining why it made certain decisions.

Real tool integration
Free-form function calling allows GPT-5 to pass raw SQL queriesshell commandsor config files directly to tools without the rigid JSON formatting older models required. That opens the door to seamless tool use and API integration.

Debugging and repo analysis
With a 256K token context windowGPT-5 can now ingest and understand huge codebases. It can spot bugs across multiple filessuggest fixes line by lineand explain its reasoning step-by-stepmaking it feel less like autocomplete and more like a senior engineer.

Control over its ‘thinking’
Developers can now toggle between fast responses or deeper analysis using new “verbosity” and “reasoning effort” controls. You decide how much cognitive effort GPT-5 applies.

Frontend finesse
Need UI help? GPT-5 can design cleanfunctional interfaceseven in React or Tailwind with or without your design guidance.

Bottom line: GPT-5 helps you code smarterwith clearer reasoningbetter structure and real-time collaboration. For developersit’s less chatbotmore teammate.

OpenAI wants GPT-5 to design aesthetic front-end code

Need UI help? GPT-5 can design cleanfunctional interfaceseven in React or Tailwind with or without your design guidance.

During the livestreamOpenAI said that GPT-5 understands details with less specific prompts and seeing how it creates aesthetically pleasing user interfaces.

Allegedlyit's default aesthetics are already greatbut this was said by people who aren't UI designers.

GPT-5 can create simple games

Still on the aesthetic frontGPT-5 can create simple games using precise prompts.

In the livestreamthe demo showed a castle with NPCs you can chat with while trying to pop balloons with sound effects.

The livestream is overbut stay tuned

OpenAI's ChatGPT-5 announcement livestream is now over as they "get back to sailing."

But don't click away. We're diving into everything the AI company announced today and will be providing you with analysispromptsand deeper looks what GPT-5 is bringing to the table and how it will work beyond just coding and vibes.

We'll share some of that here and in separate articles and videos in the coming days.

When is GPT-5 releasing?

The newest GPT model is supposed to be available todaybut my colleague Amanda Caswell has GPT Plus but hasn't been able to access the new model even with logging out and back in.

We're not clear on when exactly GPT-5 will be available to everyone as promised.

We'll update once we have more information.

There is a link on the OpenAI site asking you to try it outbut I found that asking GPT which model I'm using told me that it was still on GPT-4o.

The 7 biggest upgrades you need to know about

With GPT-5 finally arrivingit comes with a number of big upgrades.

We've outlined the seven biggest upgrades coming to ChatGPT.

• Faster
• Big leap for coding and workflows
• Customization and voice upgrades
• Google connectivity
• Smartersafer and more proactive
• Smarter health conversations
• Everyday writing

5 Upgrades you should try first

GPT-5 is a huge leap forward for OpenAI's main AI model and its designed to be more helpfulaligned and human than ever.

Sowhat should you do first?

We've put together a guide to the five features you should try with GPT-5 first.

Keep following Tom's Guide for GPT news

OpenAI has revealed a ton of new models and information in the last few days. We're digging through all of it and working hard to provide you with the information you need to parse out everything the company has revealed.

Keep a Tom's Guide browser tab open so you can be informed about the big moves regarding ChatGPT and all of OpenAI's products.

Now that all of the news is livewe've started thinking about where GPT-5 stands. More importantlyhow does it compare to GPT-4?

It's faster and more efficientit is better at codingwritingand health adviceandarguably most importantlyit's safer than ever.

That means fewer hallucinationsmore safety protocolsand a more advanced system for avoiding the model being used inappropriately.

That might not be as exciting an update as a lot of people were hoping forbut it is future-proofing ChatGPTmaking it a safer model as it goes on to do more tasks.

GPT5 is horrible from r/ChatGPT

Not everyone seems too impressed with GPT-5 so far. On Redditthere has been some backlash to the experience so far.

Many people in the ChatGPT Reddit forum believe the model is worse than beforeand complain that they can't even go back to using one of the old models because of the way GPT-5 now picks models for you.

Howeverthere has also been plenty of praise online for the experience so far. This is about as early into testing as you can get so there are bound to be some hiccups along the way.

One prediction that we heard a lot about in the build-up to GPT-5 was an update to Sora. Someone saw a hint to Sora 2 in leaked codebutnow that the model update is hereit is nowhere to be found.

In factthere was surprisingly little talk of updates to either AI image or video generation with GPT-5. This isn't the end of the world by any meansbut it does seem surprising. As more and more companies venture into those worldsChatGPT is likely to fall behind if nothing happens.

While it continues to be a great chatbot for image generationits video capabilities just don't quite match up to the competition.