On February 27, OpenAI released a research preview of GPT-4.5 which improves emotional intelligence and creativity over previous versions, while substantially increasing the model's usage cost.
Features of GPT-4.5
OpenAI claims that GPT-4.5 has an improved knowledge base and emotional intelligence, making it more useful for creative tasks and solving practical problems. The new version offers a more natural conversational style but can be less effective in logical tasks. Its size makes it slower and more expensive to operate.
Experts' Opinion on the New Release
According to Dan Shipper, GPT-4.5 seems more like a personality, communication, and creativity upgrade than a significant intelligence leap. Other experts, such as Aran Komatsuzaki and Ashutosh Shrivastava, noted issues with the high costs associated with the model.
Competition and the Future of AI Models
The new model is introduced amid competitive pressures from the Chinese company High Flyer with their open-source AI model DeepSeek R1. OpenAI claims that the cost to develop AI models is decreasing tenfold annually. GPT-5 is planned to be released in the coming months, expanding the capabilities of current models.
OpenAI's GPT-4.5 showcases significant advancements in creativity and emotional intelligence but has raised concerns over its high usage costs. Competition in the field continues to intensify, prompting further innovations and improvements in AI technologies.
