The tech world was abuzz with excitement and anticipation this past weekend, as rumors swirled of OpenAI’s ChatGPT possibly using a new AI model, GPT-4.5. Social media leaks and user reports began the speculation, but the confusion grew when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded with a simple “nah.”
The rumors began with an image that was ‘leaked’ on social media, showing GPT-4.5, an upgrade to the current GPT-4 model with advanced multimodal capabilities. This sent tech enthusiasts into a frenzy, eager for the next great advancement in AI.
In response to these rumors, Altman’s “nah” only further enticed the community, as some leakers insisted that he was just ‘trolling.’ Adding to the mystery, ChatGPT users reported responses indicating the model was “GPT 4.5-turbo,” although an OpenAI employee dismissed these as a ‘weird’ hallucination.
This further fueled speculation and discussion within the tech community, as some reports claimed that ChatGPT had shown significantly improved performance over the past 48 hours. The official ChatGPT X account added to the hype by tweeting in cryptic emojis, and Sam Altman’s confirmation of the ongoing development of GPT-5 only made matters more exciting.
The tech world is still divided over the existence of GPT-4.5, but the increased performance of ChatGPT and the confirmed development of GPT-5 suggest that incredible advancements in AI are just around the corner. With so much mystery and hype surrounding the development of the next AI model, it’s no wonder why the tech world is full of enthusiasm and anticipation!
