OpenAI announced a new model, GPT-4o, which will soon allow real-time conversation with an AI assistant.In a May 13 demo, OpenAI members showed that the model can provide breathing feedback, tell a story, and help solve a math problem, among other applications.Head of Frontiers Research Mark Chen noted that, although users could previously access Voice Mode, the new model allows interruptions, no longer has a multi-second delay, and can recognize and communicate in various emotional styles.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman commented on the update in a separate blog post, calling it the “best computer interface I’ve ever used,” adding that it “feels like AI from the movies.”He said:“Getting to human-level response times and expressiveness turns out to be a big change.”In addition to improved text, video, and visual capabilities, GPT-4o is faster and offers the same level of intelligence as GPT-4.Initially, GPT-4o will have limited features, but the model can already understand and discuss images “much better than any existing model.” In one example, OpenAI suggested that the model can examine a menu and provide translations, context, and recommendations.Each of the company’s subscription models includes different access limits. Starting today, ChatGPT Free users can access the feature with usage limits. GPT-4o to ChatGPT Plus and Team users can also access GPT-4o with five times greater usage limits.The company also plans to extend the feature to Enterprise users later with “even higher limits.”OpenAI will introduce the updated “Voice Mode” in the near future. It plans to release an alpha in the coming weeks, with early access for Plus users.OpenAI’s updates follow other upgrades from competing companies.In March, Anthropic released an upgrade to Claude that it called superior to OpenAI’s GPT-4. Meta, meanwhile, announced Llama 3 with an improved parameter count in April.Other industry developments are yet to occur. Google is set to host its I/O conference on May 14, featuring AI within several keynotes. Apple is expected to announce iOS 18 in June, which is expected to include various new AI features.Before transitioning to crypto writing in 2018, Mike studied library and information sciences. Currently, he resides on Canada’s West Coast.AJ, a passionate journalist since Yemen’s 2011 Arab Spring, has honed his skills worldwide for over a decade. Specializing in financial journalism, he now focuses on crypto reporting. Follow us on X for your essential dose of daily crypto news and deep dives.CryptoSlate’s latest market report dives deep into the effects corporate Bitcoin purchases have on the market.Disclaimer: Our writers’ opinions are solely their own and do not reflect the opinion of CryptoSlate. None of the information you read on CryptoSlate should be taken as investment advice, nor does CryptoSlate endorse any project that may be mentioned or linked to in this article. Buying and trading cryptocurrencies should be considered a high-risk activity. Please do your own due diligence before taking any action related to content within this article. Finally, CryptoSlate takes no responsibility should you lose money trading cryptocurrencies.
