Get Ready for GPT-5: What’s Coming in August

OpenAI is preparing to launch GPT-5 as early as August, with notable improvements in reasoning, performance, and multimodal integration. After the success of GPT-4o, which introduced faster, more cost-efficient multimodal responses, GPT-5 is expected to combine the best of the o-series (like o3, o4) and GPT-series models.

According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, GPT-5 will intelligently balance speed, cost, and quality by knowing when to use deep reasoning versus quick responses — something users currently toggle manually. This makes GPT-5 a major usability upgrade.

The model will likely debut with free access at a standard level for everyone, with Plus and Pro tiers unlocking more advanced features and intelligence settings. GPT-5 will also integrate voice, search, canvas, and Deep Research into a unified experience.

Key Upgrades in GPT-5:

• Smarter Reasoning: Combines o-series deep logic with GPT speed

• Dynamic Model Selection: Auto-picks best response path

• Multimodal by Default: Better image, text, and voice understanding

• Performance Tiers: Tailored for Free, Plus, and Pro users

• API-ready Mini & Nano models

• Unified Chat Features: Voice, canvas, memory, and more

Altman notes GPT-5 is experimental, but a major leap forward. Meanwhile, OpenAI is also working on its first open-source model since GPT-2.