Google showcased the debut of OpenAI's GPT-5, yet it was Microsoft services that virtually profited the most in the background
Last week, OpenAI launched its latest AI model, GPT-5. This advanced model has caused a stir in the AI community, with some praises and criticisms alike.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called GPT-5 "the smartest model ever," and with good reason. GPT-5 extends beyond Google, Microsoft core apps, GitHub, and Microsoft Teams by connecting also to Outlook (email/calendar), Gmail, Google Calendar, Microsoft 365 document and communication apps, and custom AI agent development platforms like Copilot Studio and the OpenAI API.
ChatGPT Plus subscribers can now leverage GPT-5, with 3,000 messages per week and extra capacity on GPT-Thinking mini after hitting the cap. Paid users can also choose between several models, including legacy tools like GPT-4o, which has been brought back but now requires a subscription, at least within ChatGPT.
However, some users have reported bugs, glitches, and other issues when using GPT-5. One of the more irritating behaviors is that the model seems to forget things, even when those reminders were said repeatedly in a single conversation. OpenAI has acknowledged these issues and is working to improve the model's performance.
On the bright side, when connected to Google accounts, GPT-5 can bring in relevant information from emails and events to help plan your day. This integration can be particularly useful for managing tasks and staying organised.
The release of GPT-5 has caused some rifts in the AI community, with debates around the automatic routing of GPT-5 to different models and the shorter responses generated by GPT-5 compared to GPT-4o. Despite these controversies, GPT-5 is available for free through Microsoft Copilot, offering a new dimension of AI integration for users.
Connectors started rolling out in beta on August 11, and eligible accounts should have access to them now or in the coming days. GPT-5 can connect to various productivity services like Gmail, Google Calendar, Microsoft Teams, GitHub, and more, making it a versatile tool for users across different platforms.
In summary, GPT-5 is a significant step forward in AI technology, offering a wide range of connections to productivity services and custom AI agent development platforms. While it's not without its flaws, GPT-5 promises to streamline workflows and enhance productivity for users across the globe.
- Microsoft Copilot, a productivity tool by Microsoft, is now offering the latest AI model, GPT-5, for free, enabling a new dimension of AI integration for users.
- GPT-5 extends its connections beyond core apps like Microsoft Teams, reaching out to other services such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Microsoft 365, Copilot Studio, and the OpenAI API.
- Unfortunately, some users have reported issues with GPT-5, including glitches and a tendency for the model to forget things, even when the reminders were repeated within a single conversation.
- With the release of GPT-5, the AI technology landscape has become more diverse, causing debates around the automatic routing of GPT-5 to different models and the shorter responses compared to its predecessor, GPT-4o.
