Last Thursday, OpenAI launched GPT-4.5, their newest and most advanced model. This model is not only more emotionally intelligent but also significantly more powerful and expensive than its predecessors. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has described it as a model capable of thinking and conversing like a human.
AI's New Revolution: The Unveiling of GPT-4.5
GPT-4.5 is a significant advancement over OpenAI's previous models. This model possesses unique capabilities in writing, programming, and solving practical problems. In his post, Sam Altman stated that this is the first AI model that provides a feeling akin to conversing with a thoughtful human being. He mentioned, "Many times, while conversing with this AI, its suggestions have surprised me."
GPU Shortages Cause Delays, but Soon Available to Plus Users
However, Altman acknowledged that while the plan was to launch the model alongside Plus and Pro subscriptions, GPU shortages prevented this. He stated, "We're adding thousands of GPUs next week and then rolling it out to the Plus tier." The debate continues in Silicon Valley regarding the effectiveness of large language models.
OpenAI's Chief Scientist, Mark Chen, explained that GPT-4.5 performs better with larger datasets and more computational resources. He stated, "We haven't seen diminishing returns from scaling the model yet. We managed the scaling perfectly this time, and its performance is unprecedented."
Expensive, but Inference Costs Significantly Reduced
Although training GPT-4.5 was expensive, OpenAI has found new ways to reduce the cost of running it. According to Mark Chen, the inference cost has been significantly reduced since the launch of GPT-4, making it more accessible to a wider range of users. OpenAI is currently releasing it in research preview to users who pay $200 per month for ChatGPT Pro. Next week, it will also be available to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Edu users.
Will this AI Model Be a Game Changer for the Future?
GPT-4.5 is not only advanced in technical aspects but also shows significant improvements in social intelligence. It understands social cues more effectively than previous models. Rafael Lopez, a member of OpenAI's technical staff, demonstrated in a demo how GPT-4.5 can rephrase an angry message in a more humble and empathetic way.
With the launch of GPT-4.5, OpenAI has taken a significant leap forward in AI technology. This model is not only more intelligent and efficient but also better at capturing human-like thought and sensitivity. However, its high cost may present challenges in making it readily accessible to everyone.
