A new AI model, "GPT2-Chatbot," has emerged on the internet, leaving experts in awe of its capabilities. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is also aware of this model's appearance online – he joked he has a "soft spot" for GPT2, likely referring to an older version of GPT.
OpenAI's latest AI model is GPT-4 Turbo.
What Happened: The ‘GPT2-Chatbot’ surfaced on a website known for comparing AI language systems. The model’s performance has sparked excitement among AI experts, with some suggesting that it may even surpass the capabilities of GPT-4, OpenAI’s most advanced system.
Andrew Gao, an AI researcher and Stanford University student, remarked that the model’s performance is at least on par with GPT-4.
Ethan Mollick, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, noted that the model outperformed GPT-4 in complex reasoning tasks.
The model’s sudden appearance has led to widespread speculation about its origins. While many believe it could be an OpenAI creation, others suggest it might be from a lesser-known entity aiming to showcase its AI prowess.
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Despite its impressive performance, some experts argue that the model falls short of the expectations for GPT-5, OpenAI’s rumored next big model.
OpenAi did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comment.
Notably, the ‘GPT2-Chatbot’ has exhibited behaviors hinting at further potential advances. It has shown a willingness to break rules and ignore restrictions, and its coding capabilities have also been praised.
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Why It Matters: The emergence of ‘GPT2-Chatbot’ comes amid a period of significant developments in the AI space.
OpenAI is reportedly gearing up to release a significantly improved version of its popular AI tool, GPT-5, by the middle of this year. The new model is expected to be a significant upgrade from its predecessor, GPT-4, which has been facing performance issues.
The new model is anticipated to be released in the summer, with some enterprise customers already receiving demonstrations of its capabilities, people familiar with the company told Business Insider.
Speculation is rife that OpenAI's biggest investor, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), could introduce GPT-5 in its Copilot Pro subscription. Microsoft has integrated GPT technology into several of its products, such as Windows and Office.
GPT-2's appearance also comes close on the heels of Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) launch of its new large language model, Llama 3.
Zuckerberg claims that Llama 3 has surpassed other AI models in benchmark tests. However, OpenAI’s latest flagship model, GPT-4, is notably missing from its comparison.
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