Sam Altman and the whale
MIT Technology Review - AI
Aug 11, 2025 18:55
Mat Honan
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Summary
OpenAI has released GPT-5, its latest flagship model, which offers a more refined and improved user experience compared to previous versions. However, the update is seen as evolutionary rather than revolutionary, signaling a focus on incremental advancements rather than major breakthroughs in the AI field. This suggests that future progress may come from steady refinement rather than dramatic leaps.
My colleague Grace Huckins has a great story on OpenAI’s release of GPT-5, its long-awaited new flagship model. One of the takeaways, however, is that while GPT-5 may make for a better experience than the previous versions, it isn’t something revolutionary. “GPT-5 is, above all else,” Grace concludes, “a refined product.” This is pretty much…