OpenAI has outlined plans to simplify its product lineup with the upcoming launches of GPT-4.5 and GPT-5. CEO Sam Altman shared details in a post on X, emphasizing the company’s goal of making AI more seamless for users.
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“We want AI to ‘just work’ for you,” Altman stated, acknowledging that OpenAI’s model selection process has become overly complex. He also criticized the current model picker, saying, “We hate the model picker as much as you do and want to return to magic unified intelligence.”
The next model, GPT-4.5—internally referred to as Orion—will be OpenAI’s final non-chain-of-thought model. Beyond that, the company aims to merge its o-series and GPT-series models into a single system that can optimize tool usage and determine appropriate processing time for different tasks.
GPT-5 will be integrated into both ChatGPT and OpenAI’s API, incorporating multiple technologies, including o3. Unlike previous releases, o3 will not be available as a standalone model. According to Altman, the timeline for GPT-4.5 or GPT-5 could range from “weeks or months.”
With the launch of GPT-5, OpenAI plans to enhance accessibility while offering tiered intelligence levels. The free version of ChatGPT will provide unlimited access to GPT-5 at a standard level, but Plus and Pro subscribers will gain access to progressively higher intelligence levels. These models will also include additional capabilities such as voice interaction, search integration, a canvas feature, and deep research functionality.
Beyond software advancements, the AI firm is moving toward hardware independence by developing its own AI chips. Reports indicate the company is finalizing the design of its first in-house chip and preparing to send it for fabrication at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in the coming months. This move is expected to reduce OpenAI’s reliance on NVIDIA’s GPUs, which are in high demand across the AI industry.
At the same time, Altman’s firm is exploring major investment opportunities. The company is reportedly in discussions with SoftBank to secure up to $25 billion in funding. Meanwhile, Elon Musk and a group of investors recently made a bid to acquire OpenAI for approximately $97.4 billion.
The offer, led by Musk’s AI startup xAI, includes contributions from investment firms like Vy Capital and notable backers such as Ari Emanuel. Despite these acquisition attempts, Altman made it clear that the firm’s mission remains unchanged. “The OpenAI mission is not for sale,” he stated, shutting down speculation about a potential takeover.
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