OpenAI's Spring Update event: Take a look at BIG announcements that took the spotlight

By Team Asianet Newsable | First Published May 14, 2024, 2:37 PM IST

OpenAI just held its eagerly-anticipated spring update event, making a series of exciting announcements and demonstrating the eye- and ear-popping capabilities of its newest GPT AI models.

When OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT in 2022, the globe was delighted by the new AI model's powers. People soon started interacting with the new toy in town, requesting that it produce music, write poetry, and do a variety of other tasks. ChatGPT's introduction sparked an AI competition, with businesses such as Google, Microsoft, X, and Meta now developing their own AI chatbots. Now, OpenAI has stirred things up once more. The Sam Altman-led business made a few announcements last night at its Spring Update event.

From unveiling a new AI model, ChatGPT 4o (not GPT-5), to launching a new desktop programme for Mac, OpenAI has captured attention with what it has in store. What is the best part? ChatGPT 4o will be available for free to all users, with a message restriction. However, premium consumers will have a higher texting limit than free users. Let's take a look at all of OpenAI's big announcements from its Spring Update event on Monday.

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Introduction of GPT-4o

For a long time, it was rumoured that OpenAI was developing a new LLm GPT-5. However, hours before the presentation, Sam Altman denied the allegations and stated that the firm will not be releasing GPT-5 during its Spring Update event. What we did get, however, was GPT-4o, the most recent generation in the GPT-4 series.

GPT-4o offers significant increases in speed, cost-efficiency, and rate limit, making it a major upgrade over its predecessors. This architecture promises to give replies with increased speed and lower latency, as shown by live demos throughout the event.

One of the things that caught attention was how GPT-4o extends beyond text-based interactions and incorporates voice and vision capabilities.

Why is GPT-4o so special?

Users may now communicate directly to ChatGPT and receive vocal feedback, giving the AI a more human-like experience. The vision capability, which is currently being rolled out, will allow the AI to analyse visual data from the user's environment, increasing its value in real-world applications. OpenAI also announced that GPT-4o would be available to both free and paid users, though the rollout will be gradual. In addition, there would be a message limit for the GPT-4o. In addition, premium customers will have up to five times the texting limit as non-paying users.

ChatGPT for Mac

During the event, OpenAI debuted a standalone ChatGPT programme for Mac, which is intended to fit easily into customers' workflows. The software offers a simple and straightforward interface, allowing users to activate the AI using keyboard shortcuts for instant help in programmes such as Google Docs. This integration intends to establish ChatGPT as a ready helper, increasing efficiency and creativity. The launch of a specialised Mac App signals a collaboration between Apple and ChatGPT.

New user interface

The event also featured a redesigned ChatGPT interface, which aims to make the AI's interactions feel more natural and engaging. Users will be welcomed with a redesigned home screen that offers potential searches and has a chat app-style layout with content displayed in chat bubbles. This minor change makes the digital experience more personal and intuitive.

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