OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5, its latest and most advanced AI model, now available to all ChatGPT users including free tier users. GPT-5 is a unified model that intelligently decides when to provide quick answers or take more time for deeper reasoning, eliminating the need to switch between different models manually. It is designed to be more reliable, accurate, and better at understanding nuances, with a special emphasis on improving responses to health-related queries.
CEO Sam Altman described GPT-5 as the “best model in the world” and likened interacting with it to conversing with a PhD-level expert, noting its significant leap over previous models. GPT-5 excels particularly in coding tasks—demonstrated by its ability to quickly generate hundreds of lines of functional code for complex applications. This positions GPT-5 as a game-changer for developers and professional users.
A notable new feature for paid subscribers (Plus and Team tiers) is the integration with Google Calendar and Gmail, allowing GPT-5 to access schedules and emails for more contextual assistance in tasks like scheduling and reminders. This integration will begin rolling out next week.
OpenAI has made GPT-5 the default model for all ChatGPT users, with usage limits for free users and higher rate limits for paid subscriptions. This release marks a foundational shift in AI interaction, combining better performance, enhanced safety, and real-time “thought process” visibility during complex queries.
Key highlights:
- GPT-5 is a unified AI model that adapts responses in real time.
- More reliable, accurate, and nuanced, especially for health-related questions.
- Excels at coding and creative writing, capable of building complex software rapidly.
- Paid users gain new Google Calendar and Gmail integrations for richer contextual help.
- Available now to all ChatGPT users with tiered usage limits.
- CEO Sam Altman calls it a step closer to true artificial general intelligence (AGI).
This launch represents a major advancement toward OpenAI’s vision of AI that can perform most economically valuable tasks better than humans, signaling a significant evolution in AI usability and capability.