OpenAI has revealed its latest advancement in artificial intelligence with the introduction of GPT-4o, an upgraded version of its renowned GPT-4 model.
The new model, announced on Monday, promises to enhance the capabilities of ChatGPT, making it smarter and more user-friendly for all.
GPT-4o marks a significant step forward from its predecessor, GPT-4, launched just over a year ago.
Unlike its previous iterations, GPT-4o will be accessible to unpaid users, democratizing access to OpenAI’s cutting-edge technology through ChatGPT.
In a live demonstration from their San Francisco headquarters, OpenAI showcased the impressive capabilities of GPT-4o.
The updated ChatGPT now functions as a digital personal assistant capable of engaging in real-time, spoken conversations.
It can also interact using text and “vision,” enabling it to analyze and discuss screenshots, photos, documents, and charts uploaded by users.
One of the key enhancements is the introduction of memory capabilities, allowing ChatGPT to learn from previous conversations with users.
Additionally, it can now perform real-time translations, making communication across languages seamless.
OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer, Mira Murati, emphasized the user-friendly nature of the new model, stating, “This is the first time that we are really making a huge step forward when it comes to the ease of use.”
The interaction with ChatGPT becomes more natural and effortless, enhancing the overall user experience.
The release of GPT-4o comes as OpenAI aims to stay ahead in the competitive AI landscape, with rivals such as Google and Meta also making strides in large language models and AI-powered products.
The updated ChatGPT was demonstrated engaging in various tasks, including providing real-time instructions for problem-solving, storytelling, coding advice, and even singing.
It can detect users’ emotions, converse in multiple languages, and supports over 50 languages.
OpenAI plans to launch a ChatGPT desktop app with GPT-4o capabilities, providing users with another platform to interact with their technology.
Developers can also access GPT-4o through OpenAI’s GPT store to build custom chatbots.
The rollout of GPT-4o features will occur gradually in the coming months.
While free ChatGPT users will have limited interactions with GPT-4o, paid users will have more extensive access to the latest model.
With over 100 million users already utilizing ChatGPT, the updated experience and enhanced capabilities are expected to attract even more users, especially with the inclusion of desktop interaction and improved voice conversations.
Source-CNN
