OpenAI Confirms ChatGPT 5: Unlimited Messages For Free Tier!

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, just confirmed the future of OpenAI. He also listed the bold roadmap to GPT-4.5 and GPT-5, with a release date of most likely Q4 2025.

OpenAI is gearing up to release GPT-4.5—internally known as Orion—and later, GPT-5. In a Twitter post, Sam Altman emphasized the need for AI to “just work” for users, eliminating the complexities inherent in navigating a maze of models.

The CEO also emphasized that the naming of the current curent models is quite confusing for users and will bhe reverting back to the conventonal numbering system. So the next models will be ChatGPT 4.5 and ChatGPT 5.

Open AI is also unifying different product lines and integrating advanced functionalities. It aims to bring us closer to “magic unified intelligence” that feels intuitive and powerful.

In a recent post by Sam Altman on X, the company shared details about the upcoming GPT-4.5 and GPT-5. The update signals a major shift away from the cumbersome array of models and towards a more intuitive, integrated system. This evolution is designed to make artificial intelligence accessible and efficient for both everyday users and developers, ensuring that the technology “just works” without overwhelming its audience with complexity.

The announcement reveals that GPT-4.5, internally known as Orion, is set to be the final model in the current chain-of-thought series. This iteration serves as a bridge, easing the transition to the more advanced and unified GPT-5 system.

OpenAI’s emphasis is on reducing the friction experienced by users who have long been frustrated by the need to choose between multiple models. With GPT-4.5, the goal is to simplify interactions so that the right AI tool is used automatically, without requiring deep technical knowledge or constant adjustments.

Looking ahead, GPT-5 represents a bold leap into a unified future where various AI functionalities are seamlessly integrated. Unlike previous models, GPT-5 is designed to be a comprehensive system that not only incorporates improved reasoning and processing capabilities but also integrates features such as voice, canvas, search, and deep research. This all-in-one approach means that users will experience a single, robust interface that can adapt to a wide range of tasks. The transition includes phasing out standalone models like o3, with GPT-5 serving as the central hub that intelligently selects the most appropriate tools for any given query.

ChatGPT will offer unlimited access to GPT-5

For end-users, these updates are a blessing. The free tier of ChatGPT will offer unlimited access to GPT-5 at a standard level of intelligence, ensuring that state-of-the-art AI is available to a broad audience. Meanwhile, Plus and Pro subscribers will benefit from even higher levels of processing power and refined outputs.

Not sure what this means for developers, and enterprises as of right now. With ChatGPT being free with unlimited messages, it is unlikely that the API will be free and unlimited as well. Let’s see what the future holds. Stay tuned!

OpenAI’s latest update to ChatGPT

• OpenAI o1 and o3-mini now support both file & image uploads in ChatGPT
• We raised o3-mini-high limits by 7x for Plus users to up to 50 per day

DeepSeek’s Threat Lurking

All the major changes have been happening because of the new DeepSeek AI. It is a new player in town and every other established AI company is having a hard time competing. Especially, when DeepSeek quickly became the most downloaded app on the App Store, surpassing OpenAI by miles. Since the DeepSeek release, OpenAI has been making massive changes in order to appease the free users. Today’s update is just that. A massive ChatGPT upgrade is on its way and already available for all users — free and paid.

The latest milestone in ChatGPT’s evolution came with the January 2025 update featuring Projects for subscribers, Canvas for free across platforms, Video Chat, and Screen Share features for Windows app, Android and iOS apps.

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