OpenAI has officially announced the upcoming launch of GPT-5, its next major AI model, leaving users uncertain about its availability for free. This new model is designed to simplify and enhance the company’s AI offerings and will integrate various OpenAI technologies, including o3, which will no longer be released as a standalone product. So, is GPT-5 available for free? Yes, it will be completely free for users.
After debuting GPT-4 almost two years ago and the o1 reasoning model last December, OpenAI is on track to deliver on their latest GPT-5 large language model which features the o3 reasoning model. GPT-5 is designed to be more versatile, intelligent, and user-friendly. CEO Sam Altman has stated that one of the main objectives is to simplify the process of switching between different AI models, aiming to create a system that can efficiently handle a variety of tasks.
OPENAI ROADMAP UPDATE FOR GPT-4.5 and GPT-5:
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Features Of The New Model
The new model will introduce several advanced capabilities
Voice interaction for more natural conversations
A visual “canvas” tool for better interaction with images and text
Provide integrated search to for more accurate and relevant responses
Deep research capabilities for handling complex topics more effectively
OpenAI is planning to roll out GPT-5 across ChatGPT and its API, with different levels of access. The access is based on subscription tiers. Altman revealed that free tier users of ChatGPT will get unlimited chat access to the new GPT-5 model once it arrives, available on a standard intelligence level, with some restrictions to prevent misuse. However, ChatGPT Plus subscribers will be able to use a more advanced version of GPT-5, while ChatGPT Pro subscribers will get access to an even higher level of intelligence.
Before GPT-5 is launched, OpenAI will first roll out GPT-4.5, also known internally as Orion. This will be the last of OpenAI’s models that doesn’t include chain-of-thought reasoning, meaning it won’t have the self-checking abilities that future models like GPT-5 will feature.
o3 Reasoning Model And GPT-5
In addition to this, Altman also shared news of a third major technology that’s coming soon—the new o3 reasoning model. This will be a key part of GPT-5, helping to power everything that users need.
