- OpenAI launches GPT-5, offering faster responses, smarter reasoning, and free global access with tiered perks for Plus and Pro users.
- New features include enhanced coding, advanced creative writing support, and stronger health query accuracy with context-aware, proactive responses.
- A unified system switches between quick replies and deep reasoning, continuously improving through real-time user signals and measured performance.
GPT-5
OpenAI has begun rolling out the latest iteration of its language model to all ChatGPT users. The company has described it to be a significant leap in intelligence from their previous models. The model is now available to all users with tiered access for plus and pro subscribers.
It features state-of-the-art performance across coding, math, writing, health and visual perception, and more. Furthermore, it is a unified system that aims to respond quickly and expert-level responses.
The new model is a unified system with a smart, efficient model that answers most questions, and a deeper reasoning model (GPT‑5 thinking) for harder problems. It is a real-time router that quickly decides which to use based on conversation type, complexity, tool needs, and your explicit intent. It is continuously trained on real signals, including when users switch models, preference rates for responses, and measured correctness, improving over time.
New Features
GPT-5 introduces improved creative writing capabilities, handling complex forms such as unrhymed iambic pentameter and free verse while maintaining clarity and structure. It can help shape and refine ideas into cohesive drafts for tasks ranging from reports to emails. In health-related queries, GPT-5 scores higher than previous models on HealthBench, providing more precise, context-aware answers and proactively flagging potential issues. Moreover, it can assist users in understanding information, preparing questions for providers, and weighing options.
GPT-5’s rollout marks a notable step in the evolution of AI, combining speed, accuracy, and adaptability in a single system. By offering free global access with tiered options for heavier use, OpenAI is positioning the model as both widely accessible and scalable for advanced needs. Its improvements in creative expression, coding, and health-related support underscore its broader potential, while the unified design hints at a future where AI can seamlessly switch between rapid responses and deep reasoning based on context.
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