OpenAI is developing the super-intelligent GPT-5, CEO claims it can reach human level.

OpenAI has begun building ChatGPT 5, the next generation AI model after GPT-4. CEO Sam Altman confirmed this in a recent interview and claimed that it could have superintelligence, but the company needs further investment from its long-term partner Microsoft to make it a reality. Altman said in an interview with the Financial Times that the collaboration with Microsoft has been very smooth, and he expects to raise more funds from the creator of Windows and other investors in the future. Building significant AI models like ChatGPT requires billions of dollars and a large amount of computing resources for training on billions or trillions of pages of data, as well as extensive fine-tuning and security testing. While GPT-4 is an impressive AI tool, its capabilities are close to or reflective of human knowledge and understanding. The next generation AI model is expected to not only surpass humans in knowledge but also match their reasoning and ability to handle complex thoughts. This is also known as Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which provides the ability to express novel and original ideas rather than simply reiterating what it has been given. It is this type of model that has governments, regulatory agencies, and even large tech companies themselves discussing how to ensure they do not become uncontrollable and destroy humanity. As part of a multi-year agreement, Microsoft has already invested over $10 billion in OpenAI. Altman expressed his hope for more funding to follow, as "there is still a long way to go between here and AGI, and a lot of computational power needs to be built." Microsoft has adjusted its entire business model around the use of AI, with Copilot at the core of Windows and various applications. So you can see how this investment will propel the company's significant progress in this field. However, for Altman, the real product is intelligence. He told the media, "Microsoft has adjusted its entire business model around the use of AI, embedding its Copilot system based on GPT-4 into Windows, Microsoft 365, and other products." Should we be concerned? GPT-5 will require more processing power and data than ever before, according to Altman. He said this will come from a combination of publicly available data found online and data purchased from companies. It calls for the provision of some less widely available datasets, including written conversations and long-form writing. He did not set a timetable for GPT-5 or exactly what capabilities it might have, as it is impossible to know until it is completed. The training of the model is expected to take several months or even years, and it is unlikely to be open to the public immediately after its training is completed.