GPT-5 is here and it's free for everyone

OpenAI has released its latest language model, GPT-5, which is now available for free to all users. The new model boasts significant improvements across various domains, including coding, writing, safety, and accuracy. Key highlights: - GPT-5 is touted as OpenAI's best model yet, with a more unified experience for users and the ability to tackle complex problems through reasoning. - The model is approximately 80% less likely to include factual errors compared to its predecessor, o3, and has reduced hallucinations. - GPT-5 includes a new "Safe Completions" feature that provides helpful information within safety constraints, and is better at flagging health-related concerns. - The model is also claimed to be OpenAI's best for coding and writing tasks. In addition to the GPT-5 release, OpenAI has introduced new features to ChatGPT, such as custom personalities and improved voice capabilities. The company sees GPT-5 as a significant step towards more capable AI models, though it acknowledges that continuous learning remains a challenge.