Introducing the Return of GPT-4 for Paid Users: why users are opting for GPT-4 over GPT-5
In a significant leap forward for artificial intelligence, OpenAI has introduced its latest model, GPT-5, offering improved performance, safer user interactions, and increased accessibility.
Capabilities and Performance
GPT-5 significantly improves upon its predecessor, GPT-4o, in terms of deep reasoning and coding accuracy. It reduces factual errors by up to 80% and excels in math, coding, and multimodal tasks. In benchmark tests like MMOU and VideoMMMU, GPT-5 achieved higher scores, making it superior for analyzing charts, UI mockups, or video summaries [1][2].
While GPT-4o excels in voice-first experiences, including real-time audio interaction, GPT-5 is better at handling visual and video-based tasks. GPT-5 is designed to replace most of the previous OpenAI models, offering streamlined variants like "general" and "thinking" modes. GPT-4o remains available for specific use cases, such as audio interactions [4].
User Interaction and Safety
GPT-5 introduces "safe completions," which provide bounded answers to risky prompts instead of full refusals, reducing the hallucination rate and deceptive responses compared to GPT-4o [3]. Initially, GPT-5 is perceived as more formal and distant compared to GPT-4o, which is often described as more emotionally engaging and sycophantic. OpenAI is working to add a warmer personality to GPT-5 [5].
Pricing and Accessibility
GPT-5 is priced at half the input cost of GPT-4o, maintaining the same output pricing. This makes it more cost-effective for users engaging in complex tasks. Free users now have access to a GPT-5 mini version, which offers basic high-quality reasoning capabilities [3].
Transition to GPT-5
The transition to GPT-5 caused some backlash from users who were accustomed to the older models. However, OpenAI has made GPT-4o available as an option for ChatGPT Plus users. ChatGPT itself suggests taking a break if interacted with for too long [6].
The "o" in GPT-4o and GPT-5
The "o" in GPT-4o stands for "omni," signifying its omnipotent capabilities. Similarly, the "o" in GPT-5 remains, symbolising the model's continuous evolution and advancement [7].
Some users prefer GPT-4o because they find it more personable compared to GPT-5. ChatGPT will automatically choose the best GPT-5 model to respond to a query, but users can also manually select options like "Think Longer" and "Deep Research" [8].
GPT-5 is the latest model from OpenAI, announced and rolled out globally on August 7 [9]. With its improved capabilities, safer user interactions, and increased accessibility, GPT-5 is set to redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence.
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- Microsoft has announced the integration of GPT-5 into its software ecosystem, promising enhanced performance for Windows, Office, and Edge browsers via AI-powered features.
- The use of AI in technology is expanding, as demonstrated by the recent introduction of GPT-5, which Microsoft and other teams are eagerly incorporating into their PC software.
- With the release of GPT-5, artificial intelligence is no longer limited to niche applications like voice-first experiences or specific models; it now powers systems across the board, from PC software to gaming platforms like Xbox.
- As GPT-5 offers improved capabilities and reduced factual errors, it is expected to outperform older models in tasks like coding, math, and even multimodal tasks, making it an essential tool for PC software and beyond.
- The integration of GPT-5 into Microsoft's suite of PC software, along with the continued advancement of artificial intelligence, may lead to new developments in fields such as artificial intelligence, gaming, and software design.
