OpenAI, which is a Microsoft-funded artificial intelligence (AI) research laboratory, has announced that it is moving forward with the improvement of its ChatGPT-4 language model, despite rumors about the upcoming ChatGPT-5 model’s arrival. OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman made the announcement during a recent discussion about the safety concerns raised by an open letter, signed purportedly by Elon Musk. Altman noted that OpenAI is taking the necessary steps towards improving the safety standards for its AI language models, which could mean that ChatGPT-4 will remain one of the most widely used language models in the world.
OpenAI initially released its GPT-3 language model, which was swiftly followed by the advanced GPT-4 language model. OpenAI’s GPT-4 was powering Microsoft’s Bing Chat even before its official launch. Currently, the GPT-4 language model is available through the ChatGPT Plus platform, however, users can also access some of its features under the free version or in apps such as Bing Chat and Petey for Apple Watch.
However, while there have been rumors of the next GPT-5 language model, OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has made it clear that the company currently has other priorities, such as the improvement of its current GPT-4 language model. According to Altman, OpenAI spent over six months training GPT-4 before it was officially released to the public. He further explained that as AI technology progresses and its capabilities become more serious, the safety standards must also follow. Thus, the company is now focused on finding ways to develop and improve the safety of their language models.
OpenAI is a research laboratory that focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other related fields. It was founded by Elon Musk, along with other prominent figures from the tech industry, including Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and Peter Norvig. OpenAI has been dedicated to researching and developing new AI technologies for the public, as well as working closely with other tech companies such as Microsoft.
Sam Altman, is the CEO of OpenAI, a position he has held since 2018. He is also the president of Y Combinator, the world’s largest startup accelerator. He was among the many prominent figures from the tech industry to co-found OpenAI and has been a crucial part in OpenAI’s development. Sam is also a regular commentator on the technological advancements in the artificial intelligence and machine learning fields.