OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, has received a significant upgrade. OpenAI made the announcement today, stating that customers who subscribe to ChatGPT Plus, Team, or Enterprise can now access the updated version of GPT-4 Turbo, one of the models that powers ChatGPT’s conversational experience.
The new model, known as “gpt-4-turbo-2024-04-09,” offers several improvements, according to OpenAI. These include enhancements in writing, math, logical reasoning, and coding. Additionally, the knowledge base has been updated to a more recent version. Unlike the previous edition available in ChatGPT, which had a cut-off date of April 2023, this new model was trained on publicly available data up until December 2023.
OpenAI explains that with the new GPT-4 Turbo, ChatGPT’s responses will be more direct, less verbose, and utilize more conversational language. This update aims to enhance the user experience and make interactions with the chatbot smoother and more natural.
Interestingly, this update comes at a time when OpenAI has faced some negative publicity. The Intercept recently reported that Microsoft had proposed using OpenAI’s DALL-E text-to-image model as a tool for the U.S. military. This revelation raised concerns about the potential misuse of AI technology in warfare.
Moreover, according to an article in The Information, OpenAI recently terminated the employment of two researchers. Among them was an ally of Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI’s chief scientist. This move followed the ousting of CEO Sam Altman in late 2023, which was advocated for by individuals such as Sutskever.
Despite these recent controversies, OpenAI remains focused on improving its AI models and providing valuable updates to its users. The introduction of the enhanced GPT-4 Turbo in ChatGPT demonstrates the company’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge AI technology that can facilitate more natural and engaging conversations.