OpenAI Founder Reveals GPT-5 Already in Training
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In the latest FT interview, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed multiple company plans for the future. First, the collaboration with Microsoft is progressing smoothly, with expectations to raise more funds from tech giants and other investors to address the high costs of building more complex AI models. This is closely related to Microsoft's earlier $10 billion investment agreement in OpenAI, which valued the company at $29 billion.
Secondly, OpenAI's business model has undergone updates, including upgrades to the existing GPT-4 model and the release of new tools. Among these, the customized versions of ChatGPT and the launch of the GPT Store are noteworthy highlights. The company's ultimate goal is to share revenue with GPT creators, similar to Apple's App Store model.
In terms of AI technology, Altman revealed that OpenAI is actively developing the next-generation AI model, GPT-5. Although the release schedule is undetermined, he explicitly stated that more data is needed to train this model. Therefore, the company is calling for the collection of large-scale datasets, specifically seeking long-form writing or conversational data that is not easily accessible on the internet.
The competition in AI chips has also become a focal point. With Nvidia facing chip shortages, companies like Google, Microsoft, AMD, and Intel are preparing to release competing AI chips, which may reduce OpenAI's dependency.
Altman emphasized the company's pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), highlighting the development of more powerful autonomous agents and AI models capable of understanding and creating new knowledge. He likened AI models to Newton inventing calculus, suggesting they should be able to transcend existing knowledge and create new knowledge.
Finally, an invitation letter is extended to individuals with AI technical backgrounds, welcoming them to join the AI Elite Club. This is a permanently free but high-threshold professional organization dedicated to advancing the application of AI technology in the investment field, providing members with a platform for learning and collaboration.