GPT5 : Everything we know about it

Yash Bhaskar
3 min readJan 28, 2024

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Source : https://twitter.com/gdb/status/1646183424024268800?lang=en-GB

OpenAI’s recent developments have sparked widespread speculation about the potential launch of GPT-5, the next iteration of their groundbreaking language model. This article aims to delve into the available information, analyze tweets from OpenAI officials, discuss potential features of GPT-5, and predict its release timeline. Additionally, it explores advancements in reasoning abilities, hardware considerations, and the evolving landscape of language models.

Clues from OpenAI Officials:

The speculation around GPT-5 gained momentum with tweets from OpenAI’s President and Co-founder, Greg Brockman, and top researcher Jason Way. Brockman hinted at a full-scale training run, emphasizing the utilization of computing resources to maximize the model’s capabilities. Way’s tweet about the adrenaline rush of launching massive GPU training further fueled anticipation.

Training Process and Red Teaming:

OpenAI typically follows a process of training smaller models before a full training run, allowing insights gathering. The red teaming network, responsible for safety testing, indicates that OpenAI is progressing towards evaluating GPT-5’s capabilities. The possibility of releasing checkpoints before the full model adds an interesting layer to the anticipation.

Source : https://arxiv.org/pdf/2305.20050.pdf

Enhancements in Reasoning Abilities:

An apparent focus for GPT-5 is the incorporation of extended thinking capabilities. OpenAI aims to enable the model to lay out reasoning steps before solving a challenge, with internal or external checks on each step’s accuracy. This represents a significant shift towards enhancing the model’s reliability and reasoning prowess.

Multimodal Capabilities:

GPT-5 is expected to further expand its multimodal capabilities, integrating text, images, audio, and potentially video. The goal is to create an operating system-like experience, where users interact with computers through a chat-based interface. OpenAI’s emphasis on gathering diverse data sources and reasoning data signifies their commitment to a holistic approach.

Source : OpenAI

Predictions on Model Size and Release Timeline:

Predictions from hardware CEO Gavin Uberti suggest that GPT-5 could have around 10 times the parameter count of GPT-4. Considering leaks indicating GPT-4’s parameter count of 1.5 to 1.8 trillion, GPT-5’s size is expected to be monumental. The article speculates on a potential release date, factoring in training time, safety testing, and potential checkpoints.

Source : https://arxiv.org/pdf/2211.14275.pdf

Language Capabilities and Multilingual Data:

GPT-4’s surprising ability to understand unnatural scrambled text hints at the model’s language flexibility. The article discusses the likelihood of GPT-5 having improved multilingual capabilities, considering OpenAI’s data partnerships and emphasis on language diversity.

Closing Thoughts:

Predictions about GPT-5’s exact capabilities remain speculative until the model is trained and unveiled. OpenAI’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI, surprises in AI development, and potential industry-defining products contribute to the excitement surrounding GPT-5.

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Yash Bhaskar

AI/ML Enthusiast | AI Researcher | Kaggle Master | IIIT Hyderabad | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yash-bhaskar | Open to work