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ChatGPT-5 is rolling out free to all users of the AI tool, which is used by nearly 700 million people weekly
ChatGPT detects employees through video call meetings. (Representative Image)
OpenAI on Thursday released a keenly awaited fifth generation of its hallmark ChatGPT, which is being touted as “smarter” and “faster” than predecessors.
The launch comes at a time when OpenAI, whose tool is now used by nearly 700 million people every week, is facing rising competition and growing concerns around AI’s effect on mental health and employment.
According to the company, GPT-5 will enhance ChatGPT’s performance in areas like writing, coding, and responding to health-related queries. It is also designed to reduce instances of false or misleading answers and to be more transparent when it doesn’t know something.
Is ChatGPT-5 Free?
OpenAI has announced that free users will now be able to use both GPT-5 and a lighter version called GPT-5-mini. Users on the Plus plan will get access to the same models but with much higher usage limits. Those who subscribe to the Pro plan at $200 a month will get unlimited use of GPT-5, as well as access to two advanced versions—GPT-5-pro (more powerful) and GPT-5-thinking (which can spend more time processing complex prompts). Pro users will also have the option to use older models if needed.
What GPT-5 Can Do
Voice Mode Is Now Available To All Users
GPT-5’s Voice Mode has been rolled out universally, allowing users to engage in real-time conversations with the AI. In a live demo, it was shown that the AI could tailor its voice responses precisely as requested—for example, summarising Pride and Prejudice in a single word: “relationships.”
Customised Style Of Answers In Real-Time
GPT-5 lets users control how it thinks and responds. Prompts like “think harder” or “more precisely” can influence the quality and depth of its answers, offering a new level of personalisation and control over AI output.
Smarter & More Natural Creative Writing Output
When tasked with writing a eulogy for earlier GPT models, GPT-5 delivered content with emotional nuance and sensitivity. Compared to GPT-4o, which had a more factual tone, GPT-5’s output felt more human, expressive, and resonant.
Generates Complex Code & Functional Websites Quickly
During a live-stream demo, GPT-5 wrote over 200 lines of code within minutes. It created a fully functional website complete with visual design elements and embedded audio—specifically aimed at helping users learn French interactively with a partner.
Scientific Concepts & Generate Visuals
When asked to explain the Bernoulli effect, GPT-5 responded swiftly and clearly. It also demonstrated the ability to generate relevant visuals, although this took slightly longer—highlighting its expanded capability in visual reasoning and conceptual teaching.
Internal Reasoning
One standout feature of GPT-5 is its ability to show its internal reasoning while processing a prompt. This “thinking out loud” capability gives users insight into how the model arrives at conclusions, increasing user trust and engagement.
Improvements In Voice & Video Functionality
GPT-5 is part of OpenAI’s broader vision to advance voice and video interactions. The model has been trained to better understand spoken instructions, and future updates are expected to enhance its ability to respond in more conversational, context-aware ways.
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
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