In a highly anticipated event, OpenAI officially launched its latest and most advanced artificial intelligence model, GPT - 5, at 1 am Beijing time on August 8th. This release marks a significant milestone in the evolution of AI technology, following the success of its predecessors and sparking excitement across various industries.
Unified System with Enhanced Performance
GPT - 5 represents a major upgrade over previous models. It is a unified system that combines the best features of OpenAI's past technological breakthroughs. Instead of users having to manually switch between different models for different tasks, GPT - 5 incorporates an intelligent routing system. This real - time router can quickly determine the most suitable processing method based on the type of conversation, its complexity, tool requirements, and the user's explicit intentions. It also continuously improves through training based on real - world signals.
In terms of performance, GPT - 5 has set new benchmarks. In mathematical problem - solving, it achieved a remarkable 94.6% on the AIME 2025 benchmark test without the use of tools. Its real - world programming ability reached 74.9% on the SWE - bench Verified test, and it demonstrated an 84.2% capability in multimodal understanding on the MMMU benchmark test. These figures far exceed the performance of its predecessors and position GPT - 5 as a leading model in the field.
Expanded User Access and Tiered Services
OpenAI has adopted an inclusive approach with the launch of GPT - 5, making it accessible to all ChatGPT users, including free, Plus, Pro, and Team users. This is a significant departure from previous practices, as free users now have the opportunity to experience a reasoning - based model for the first time.
The specific user permissions are as follows:
  • Free users can directly access the basic version of GPT - 5, getting a taste of the "thinking" capabilities of the reasoning model.
  • Plus users enjoy additional benefits, having access to not only the basic version but also the "GPT - 5 thinking" version, which offers enhanced reasoning power.
  • Pro users have unrestricted access to GPT - 5 and GPT - 5 Pro. They also have the flexibility to switch to older model versions if needed.
  • Enterprise and educational users will gain access to GPT - 5 next week, and they will be provided with the GPT - 5 Pro version, which offers more reliable and detailed extended reasoning capabilities.
Applications across Multiple Domains
Programming
GPT - 5 is hailed as the most powerful programming model to date. It has shown significant improvements in complex front - end generation and debugging large codebases. With GPT - 5, developers can create aesthetically pleasing, responsive websites, applications, and games with just a single prompt. For example, during the launch demonstration, it was able to generate a complete web application for learning French within minutes, highlighting its potential to revolutionize the development process.
Creative Writing and Expression
The model has also made great strides in creative writing. It can transform rough ideas into engaging works with literary depth and rhythm. It is better equipped to handle writing tasks with ambiguous structures and is more helpful in day - to - day writing activities compared to previous models. Whether it's crafting a novel, writing an article, or creating marketing copy, GPT - 5 can provide valuable assistance.
Health - related Inquiries
In the health domain, GPT - 5 has emerged as the top - performing model. It scores significantly higher on the HealthBench test compared to any previous model. It can more actively identify potential problems, ask relevant questions to provide more helpful answers, and offer more accurate and reliable responses tailored to the user's background, knowledge level, and geographical location. However, it is important to note that GPT - 5 is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Addressing AI Hallucinations
One of the major challenges in AI development has been "hallucinations," where the model generates false information. GPT - 5 has made substantial progress in reducing this issue. In anonymized testing within the ChatGPT production environment, the probability of GPT - 5's answers containing factual errors has been reduced by approximately 45% compared to GPT - 4o. When using the reasoning function, the error rate is decreased by about 80% compared to the o3 model, ensuring more reliable and accurate responses for users.
The launch of GPT - 5 is expected to have a profound impact on various industries, from technology and healthcare to education and content creation. As more users gain access to this powerful tool, it will likely drive further innovation and change in the way we interact with AI - powered systems.