Microsoft is getting ready for a big change in the world of AI. They are preparing their servers to handle the next big thing from OpenAI, which is expected to be a game-changer. The new model, GPT-4. 5, is said to be much more powerful than its predecessor, GPT-4. It has been codenamed Orion and is expected to be the last model that doesn't use a chain-of-thought approach. This means that the next big update, GPT-5, will bring major changes to how partners like Microsoft use this technology.

The GPT-5 code is expected to arrive at Microsoft in May, but this timeline isn't set in stone. Initially, OpenAI planned to release GPT-4. 5 by the end of 2024. However, they had to delay this launch. Instead, they introduced a series of reasoning models that require less training and produce better results. These models allowed OpenAI to release several new versions in a short period.

The GPT-4o model, however, had some issues with Microsoft's Azure cloud service. The integration of speech and translation functions was tricky, but engineers are confident they can fix these problems given enough time.

OpenAI's latest reasoning models are the o3 and o3 mini. The plan is to combine these models with the large language models to simplify the process and get closer to achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI). Currently, users have to choose between different models for different tasks. However, with GPT-5, users will be able to use the power of both models in one go.

OpenAI's CEO recently expressed his frustration with the current model options. He believes in the "magic of unified intelligence, " which means he wants to create a single model that can handle everything.

The AI world is always changing, and this update is a big step forward. It will be interesting to see how Microsoft and other partners adapt to these new models and what new possibilities they bring.

Microsoft Gears Up for AI Revolution with GPT-5

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