In case you missed it, OpenAI has just announced ChatGPT-4o, their brand-new flagship model. This model is twice as fast and more capable than GPT-4. The good news for all users is that it is going to be free to use. Previously, GPT-4 required a $20 monthly subscription, but now with ChatGPT-4o being completely free, we also get all the benefits of GPT-4.
New Features and Capabilities
ChatGPT-4o includes several exciting features. Vision allows you to upload images and ask questions about them. Browse enables the model to search the internet for real-time and up-to-date information. Memory lets the model remember facts about you.
Additionally, ChatGPT-4o can analyze complex data, such as Excel spreadsheets, allowing you to ask questions about the data. These features will be rolled out in the next few weeks.
Impressive Demonstration
During the presentation, the most impressive part was the demo. The model was asked various questions, solved math equations, and even read bedtime stories.
The intelligence level and the quality of answers are similar to the current GPT-4, which might be why it was not named GPT-5.
However, the biggest updates in ChatGPT-4o come in the voice feature. Response times are now as quick as 232 milliseconds, with an average of 320 milliseconds, matching the average human response rate. You can also interrupt the conversation simply by speaking, making interactions more intuitive.
Enhanced Voice Feature
The voice feature of ChatGPT-4o has seen significant improvements. It now includes more expressiveness and overall energy, making it feel like you are talking to an overly enthusiastic friend. While some might prefer a more straightforward and calm assistant, OpenAI has also included the option to customize the voice.
In onee demo, the model was asked to read a bedtime story in a dramatic robotic voice, showcasing its ability to change tone and expressiveness. This feature could be particularly useful for creating engaging and dynamic interactions.
New Desktop App and Multimodal Inputs
Alongside the new features, OpenAI also announced a brand-new ChatGPT MacOS desktop app. This app allows for text and speech input, image uploads, and screen sharing. You can have the model analyze a graph you are looking at or help with research purposes. The desktop app aims to enhance productivity for users who work on their computers frequently.
Additionally, the “O” in ChatGPT-4o represents its capability to take multimodal inputs—text, speech, and vision—all into the same neural network. This integration ensures that the model captures more information from your inputs, improving the quality of its responses.
OpenAI’s latest update with ChatGPT-4o shows some very impressive advancements. It will be interesting to see how competitors like Google respond to these developments.
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