OpenAI recently made several announcements during its developer conference, including updates to ChatGPT and other AI tools. They introduced a new model for ChatGPT called GPT-4 Turbo, which is an upgrade from the previous GPT-3.5 version. However, there is no mention of GPT-4.5-Turbo in these announcements. But the AI world has been buzzing with rumours about the release of GPT-4.5-Turbo by OpenAI. The release of this model has sparked a wave of excitement and discussion among users, especially in the Reddit community. This article delves into the rumors and discussions surrounding the release of GPT-4.5-Turbo, providing insights into the speculations and sharing personal experiences. Our discussion aims to confirm if OpenAI has really released GPT-4.5-Turbo. So, let’s start exploring!
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The Recent Buzz Across Reddit Community
Recently, a thread on Reddit’s r/singularity, a subreddit dedicated to discussions on the technological singularity and related topics, has sparked a debate about the existence of a new version of OpenAI’s GPT (Generative Pretrained Transformer) model, GPT-4.5-Turbo.
The discussion began when a user named jacklantern817 reported that he had asked the ChatGPT model three times about the version they were using. On the first two occasions, the model responded with “GPT-4.5”. On the third attempt, the response was “GPT-4”.
He also shared a screenshot and a chat link, which confirmed his words.
Attached Screenshot:
Chat Link: https://chat.openai.com/share/25e11bad-5569-41d9-955d-3109c6ad5e5d
This discrepancy led to a question: Has OpenAI really released a new version of GPT-4-Turbo, GPT-4.5-Turbo?
User Discussions
The debate is fueled by the fact that users have reported similar experiences.
- One user mentioned that he, too, had asked ChatGPT 10 times about the version he was using and received a response indicating the use of GPT-4.5-Turbo.
- Another user asked it to highlight the difference between GPT-4-Turbo and GPT-4.5-Turbo. The model even provided the difference.
- Someone also posted similar news on Twitter 8 hours ago, and it went unnoticed:
- Moreover, some users have noticed improved performance by ChatGPT, saying that it’s able to browse the web and recall the information in the context way better than before.
- Twitter’s post below also confirms an increase in its performance.
All of this buzz has led to speculation that either this is a massive troll by OpenAI or that they have released GPT-4.5-Turbo without any official announcement.
Personal Experience
At first, we were doubtful about this because it’s simple to create fake information online, especially in screenshots. We suspected it might be people doing this as an attempt to gain some notoriety or just to troll people expecting news of the next update to drop soon. So, we have tested the model and received similar responses. It became clear that users were being truthful. This suggests that the reports of GPT-4.5-Turbo’s existence are not just isolated incidents but rather a pattern observed by multiple users.
A Week Earlier Rumors: GPT-4.5-Turbo Pricing Leak
A week ago, there were similar rumors regarding GPT-4.5-Turbo pricing. A screenshot of GPT-4.5-Turbo pricing was leaked and shared on Twitter. The pricing was noticeably higher than the input and output pricing for GPT-4, the currently available version of OpenAI’s LLM, which is used in ChatGPT Plus, Microsoft Copilot, and other AI-driven tools.
However, OpenAI CEO Sam Altmann replied with a simple “nah”, debunking the leaked information. This response quelled the speculations for a while.
But with the recent responses by GPT-4 of GPT-4.5-Turbo’s existence, the speculation has resurfaced. It’s either a massive troll by OpenAI or GPT-4.5-Turbo, which has been steadily released but without any official announcement.
Additional Insights
It’s worth noting that there have been other reports of unusual behaviour from GPT-4. Some users have reported that the model has become “lazy”, refusing to complete tasks and suggesting users do the work themselves.
This has led to some speculation that the model may be experiencing issues or that the responses may be influenced by the current date or other factors. Furthermore, there have been reports of performance degradation for GPT-4 Turbo compared to the standard GPT-4. This has led to some scepticism about the performance of the new model.
Despite these reports, it’s important to remember that AI models can be unpredictable and that their behaviour can be influenced by many factors. It’s also possible that these reports are based on anecdotal evidence or misinterpretations of the model’s responses.
The Call for More Information
The Reddit thread and similar discussions on other platforms highlight the need for more information from OpenAI. Users are eager to know about the capabilities of the new model, how it differs from the previous versions, and when it will be available for use.
Conclusion: Has OpenAI Really Released GPT-4.5-Turbo?
The GPT-4.5-Turbo model has recently been the subject of much speculation in the Reddit AI community. Some believe it could be a new version of the GPT-4 Turbo model with additional features or improvements. Either this is the biggest troll by OpenAI, or they stealthily release GPT-4.5-turbo. But still, without an official statement from OpenAI, these might be just speculations.
If these GPT-4.5-Turbo release rumors are accurate, then it could mean that OpenAI is gearing up to launch the latest version of its LLM in the coming days or weeks. The launch of the GPT-4 Turbo happened similarly, with the pricing leaking days before the official launch. Still, we’ll have to wait to see if OpenAI confirms the information at any point.
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