OpenAI Delays GPT-5 Launch, Releases O3 and O4-Mini for Unprecedented AI Advancements

OpenAI Delays GPT-5 Launch, Releases O3 and O4-Mini for Unprecedented AI Advancements

OpenAI has made a significant pivot in its AI development timeline, opting to release its o3 reasoning model and the next-generation o4-mini after initially canceling its consumer launch earlier this year. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), CEO Sam Altman announced that these models would be available in just a couple of weeks, a much-anticipated move after the previous delay. Image:Google Originally, OpenAI had intended to roll out its GPT-5 model, which would unify all its existing models into a singular framework, including sophisticated reasoning capabilities. However, the company recently revealed that it faced more integration challenges than expected, prompting a delay in the anticipated launch of GPT-5, now expected within a few months. Altman shared that GPT-5 will offer significant advancements, including integrated voice capabilities, Canvas, deep research tools, and search functionalities. Notably, users can expect unlimited chat access at a standard intelligence setting with…