Next-Level AI: OpenAI's GPT-5 to Debut in Mid-2024, Insider Leak Suggests

According to a recent report from Business Insider, sources familiar with the matter disclosed that OpenAI is gearing up to unveil the latest iteration of its conversational AI, ChatGPT, known as GPT-5, as early as mid-2024, possibly in June or July. Insiders indicate that GPT-5 is poised to bring about a significant qualitative leap forward.

OpenAI Customers Preview GPT-5: Significant Performance Boost, Smoother Conversational Experience Expected, with AI Assistant Features Integrated

An OpenAI client who recently previewed GPT-5 remarked on its enhanced performance compared to its predecessor, GPT-4. Describing it as a remarkable advancement, the source hinted at a smoother conversational experience for users.

Furthermore, undisclosed capabilities of GPT-5 have been hinted at, including the integration of OpenAI's AI assistant for autonomous task execution. However, official confirmation and specific release dates from OpenAI remain pending, with potential internal testing to refine the model's performance.

Apple Hints at Major Advances in Generative AI, Unveils Multimodal Model MM1, as OpenAI's Sora Video Tool Plans Late-Year Launch Amid Challenges

In a separate development, Apple CEO Tim Cook hinted at the company's ongoing efforts in generative AI technology during an appearance at a new iPhone store in Shanghai. Apple is set to announce significant developments in generative AI later this year, showcasing its latest achievements in this domain.

Apple's research team recently published a paper unveiling MM1, a multimodal model with a staggering parameter count of 300 billion. While MM1 offers enhanced contextual learning and multimodal inference capabilities, it still trails behind competitors like OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google's Gemini.

OpenAI's video generation tool, Sora, is slated for release later this year, according to Mira Murati, Sora's technical lead. Despite significant progress in image creation, Sora faces challenges in terms of cost and ethics, with efforts underway to make the technology more accessible.

Sora tool restricts public figures and adds watermarks; Murati partially discloses data sources

As the rollout of generative AI tools approaches, concerns regarding misinformation loom large. To address potential misuse, Sora's videos may not feature public figures, and watermarks will be added to prevent misinterpretation or misuse.

Questions surrounding Sora's data sources have emerged, with Murati providing partial answers during interviews but avoiding specifics. While acknowledging the use of Shutterstock data, Murati remained elusive about other sources.

Sam Altman Returns to OpenAI Board as Worldcoin Valuation Hits All-Time High

In other news, Sam Altman has returned to OpenAI's board alongside three new members. Altman's reinstatement follows an independent investigation into his dismissal, which concluded that his actions did not warrant termination.

Altman's return signals a reassessment of OpenAI's governance structure, including measures to strengthen conflict of interest policies and establish hotlines for employee reporting.

Altman's cryptocurrency venture, Worldcoin, saw a surge in value following these developments, reaching a historic high of $9.71, marking a 36% increase.