OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who previously criticized the GPT models before GPT-5, has now expressed his admiration for GPT-2, revealing his soft spot for the language model. This comes as a surprise following his earlier comments about the quality of the previous models, including GPT-3 and GPT-4.
Altman shared his change of heart on X (formerly Twitter), stating, I do have a soft spot for GPT2, indicating a shift in his perspective on the language model. Previously, Altman had described GPT-2 as very bad, along with GPT-3 and GPT-4, expressing his belief that the upcoming GPT-5 would be the first to meet his expectations for a good model.
Despite Altman’s initial reservations, OpenAI has been consistently enhancing its GPT models since the release of GPT-1 in 2018. The evolution of these models has been notable, with each iteration showcasing improvements in text generation and language comprehension.
GPT-1, launched in June 2018, laid the groundwork for subsequent models with 117 million parameters and a focus on unsupervised learning. The introduction of GPT-2 in February 2019 marked a significant advancement, featuring 1.5 billion parameters and demonstrating progress in generating coherent text.
GPT-3, unveiled in June 2020, introduced a breakthrough in text generation with 175 billion parameters and diverse applications, from drafting emails to crafting poetry. The subsequent release of GPT-3.5 further expanded its capabilities, highlighting the model’s versatility.
In March last year, GPT-4 was launched, offering new features for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, such as image and text understanding, improved safety measures, and real-time internet searching capabilities. Despite encountering performance challenges, GPT-4 paved the way for the upcoming GPT-5, set for release later this year.
With GPT-5 expected to bring significant improvements over its predecessors, including enhanced performance and innovative features, Altman anticipates a substantial leap in the capabilities of OpenAI’s language models. The CEO has described GPT-5 as really good, like materially better, indicating high expectations for the upcoming release.
The transition from skepticism to appreciation for GPT-2 reflects Altman’s recognition of the progress made by OpenAI in advancing its language models. As the launch of GPT-5 approaches, the evolution of the GPT series continues to redefine language generation and comprehension, shaping the future of AI technology.
