Recent developments suggest that OpenAI may release GPT-5 sooner than expected. The company’s $10 million grants program, aimed at ensuring the safe use of superintelligent AI, has sparked speculation about the imminent arrival of GPT-5.
Just when it seemed OpenAI was gearing up for the unveiling of GPT-4.5, rumors surrounding GPT-5 (also referred to as GPT-V) have started to circulate. One astute Twitter user, @futuristflower, discovered a link openai.com/v-test, which has since been taken down and now shows a 404 error.
@MstrMachines, another user, commented on the discovery, indicating the potential significance of the vanished page. It’s worth mentioning that @futuristflower had previously shared a leaked document suggesting the upcoming release of GPT-4.5. The document also implied that Google’s decision to launch its own Gemini AI was influenced by OpenAI’s upcoming next-generation large language model (LLM).
When asked about the legitimacy of the GPT-4.5 leak, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman simply responded with nah. However, it remains unclear whether Altman dismissed only the pricing details or the existence of GPT-4.5 altogether.
While nothing has been confirmed, there are increasing indications that OpenAI is indeed preparing to release GPT-5. A user named Dimitris Papailiopoulos shared a screenshot of ChatGPT Plus running on gpt5-feeltheAGI-this-is-what-ilya-saw-turbo-512k, adding fuel to the speculation.
There are also rumors that the OpenAI board ousted Altman to prevent the release of a potentially dangerous AI model called Q* (pronounced Q-Star), which is believed to be a major step closer to AGI (artificial general intelligence). In what may be related, OpenAI recently offered $10 million in grants to support research on making superintelligent AI systems safe, potentially indicating a need for oversight over the rumored Q* model.
Another theory gaining traction is that GPT-5 could be a video generator model, given the v-test in the link discovered by @futuristflower. This speculation aligns with the current trend of platforms that produce videos based on ideas, such as RunwayML, Diffusion, Stable Video, and Pika AI.
Releasing a new version of GPT would make strategic sense for OpenAI, as many companies are already comparing their models to either GPT-3.5 or GPT-4. Thus, OpenAI would need to set a benchmark for future AI models.
In an X post announcing the reactivation of ChatGPT Plus subscriptions, Altman confirmed that the company had secured additional GPUs, potentially AMD MI300Xs.
Meanwhile, Google is preparing to launch the Gemini Ultra model next year, which could pose a significant challenge if it lives up to the search giant’s claims. To stay competitive, OpenAI might be considering the launch of GPT-5 to assert its position as an industry leader.
While details about GPT-5 are scarce, Altman has previously stated the difficulty in predicting the specific capabilities and skills of the new model.
As the world awaits an official announcement, the anticipation grows for the potential release of GPT-5. OpenAI’s efforts to make superintelligent AI safe and the various speculations surrounding GPT-5 all contribute to the sense that another groundbreaking AI model from OpenAI is just around the corner.
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