OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hinted that the highly anticipated ChatGPT-5 may face delays, warning users of “capacity crunches” and potential disruptions ahead. Despite initial predictions that the new model would be released in August, Altman stated that things will be “slightly choppy” over the next couple of months.
Altman announced plans to launch several new models, products, and features, but ChatGPT-5 remains elusive. Users are speculating about the possible reasons for the delay, with some attributing it to a temporary bug rather than an actual policy change by OpenAI.
The upcoming ChatGPT-5 model is expected to offer significant improvements in accuracy, speed, and resource efficiency. It will automatically route requests to its most suitable model version, reducing user confusion. However, Altman’s warning suggests that the release may be affected by capacity issues, which could impact users’ experience.
With demand for ChatGPT-5 likely to surge upon its release, especially if it includes image generator improvements, Altman’s caution is understandable. The CEO has assured users that they will “love what we’ve created” for them, but the warning serves as a reminder of potential hiccups and disruptions ahead.
Source: https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/chatgpt/sam-altman-hints-at-chatgpt-5-delays-and-posts-about-capacity-crunches-ahead-for-all-chatgpt-users