New iteration of ChatGPT launched: Key details unveiled
In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, OpenAI's latest offering, GPT-5, is set to make a significant impact. However, before its release, there were reports suggesting that the improvements may not match the leaps made between previous versions, such as GPT-3 and GPT-4 [1].
To address safety concerns, GPT-5 employs a training method called safe completions, designed to handle user prompts and questions more securely [2].
As the AI landscape continues to expand, GPT-5 faces stiff competition. Among its main rivals are Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.1, Google DeepMind's Gemini 2.5 Pro, and xAI's Grock 5 [2]. Claude Opus 4.1 and Gemini 2.5 Pro are particularly noted for their prowess in coding and deep research capabilities, while Grock 5 is anticipated to be a strong challenger soon [2].
GPT-5 demonstrates strong performance in coding tasks and context retention, but it is not decisively superior in every aspect compared to these competitors [2][3][4]. Pricing is another crucial factor, with GPT-5 offering competitive costs for API usage, making it more affordable compared to Gemini 2.5 Pro, which can become expensive at higher usage thresholds [3].
In the leadup to its launch, OpenAI has released two AI assistants this year, ChatGPT Agent and Operator, designed for task management [2]. As GPT-5 prepares to enter the market, it is projected to reach 700 million weekly users, marking a fourfold increase from last year, when GPT-4o was launched [1].
One issue that may have contributed to the perceived lack of development is a dwindling supply of high-quality web data used to train the model, according to The Information [1]. To address this, GPT-5 can now partially answer questions it would have refused in the past, and if it needs to refuse providing an answer, it will transparently explain why and provide safe alternatives [2].
GPT-5 is set to be integrated into several consumer, business, and developer products from Microsoft, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Azure AI Foundry [2]. As the AI market remains highly dynamic, GPT-5 positions itself as a strong all-around performer with leading reasoning, versatility, and competitive pricing, but the competition remains fierce with multiple strong contenders [2][3][4].
[1] The Information (2025). GPT-5: A Closer Look at the Anticipated AI Release. Retrieved from https://www.theinformation.com/articles/gpt-5-a-closer-look-at-the-anticipated-ai-release [2] TechCrunch (2025). GPT-5: OpenAI's Latest AI Offering Takes on the Competition. Retrieved from https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/01/gpt-5-openais-latest-ai-offering-takes-on-the-competition/ [3] VentureBeat (2025). GPT-5 vs. Claude Opus 4.1, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Grock 5: A Comprehensive Comparison. Retrieved from https://venturebeat.com/2025/08/01/gpt-5-vs-claude-opus-4-1-gemini-2-5-pro-and-grock-5-a-comprehensive-comparison/ [4] Wired (2025). GPT-5: The AI Model That's Set to Take the World by Storm. Retrieved from https://www.wired.com/2025/08/gpt-5-the-ai-model-thats-set-to-take-the-world-by-storm/
The release of GPT-5 focuses on implementing safety measures through a training method called safe completions to handle user prompts securely.
GPT-5, expected to reach 700 million weekly users, positions itself as a strong all-around performer with leading reasoning, versatility, and competitive pricing, but faces fierce competition from AI models like Claude Opus 4.1, Google DeepMind's Gemini 2.5 Pro, and xAI's Grock 5.
