Sam Altman’s recent tweet has ignited speculation about the possible launch of a new ChatGPT model. The CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, shared an image of his garden featuring four ripe strawberries and one unripe strawberry. This seemingly innocent post has led to many comments and theories from users on social media.
Image sparks speculation
Altman posted the image on X with the caption, “I love summer in the garden.” While most would see it as a simple picture of strawberries, others have read much more into it. One user asked what prompt was used for the picture, to which Altman replied that it was his actual garden. Another user, Mira, tweeted, “4 strawberries… and another half-developed one… this must be a sign of GPT 4.5! And each strawberry is another month we have to wait.”
The speculation about the strawberries has led many to believe that a new version of ChatGPT might be on the horizon. Despite the growing theories, Altman has not commented further on the matter. OpenAI announced its latest model, ChatGPT-4o, on May 13, 2024. The GPT-4o model boasts faster and more advanced text, voice, and vision capabilities. It also supports over 50 languages and includes more sophisticated tools.
However, official announcements about a ChatGPT 4.5 model have yet to be made. Kristi Hines, a well-known GPT builder, mentioned on X in April that GPT 4.5 Turbo is expected to arrive in the summer. She also noted that GPT 5 for ChatGPT Enterprise is slated for DevDay 2024 in the fall.
OpenAI Co-Founder joins Anthropic
The buzz around Altman’s tweet follows the news that OpenAI co-founder John Schulman is stepping down from his role. Schulman announced that he is joining Anthropic to focus on AI alignment. He emphasized that his departure was not due to a lack of support for alignment research at OpenAI but was a personal decision. Schulman has been with OpenAI for almost seven years.
This series of events, including Altman’s cryptic post and Schulman’s departure, has left the community eager for official news from OpenAI. As the speculation continues, users remain hopeful for an announcement regarding the next iteration of ChatGPT.
The recent tweet from Sam Altman has sparked a wave of speculation about a new ChatGPT model. There has been no official confirmation from OpenAI. The tech community eagerly awaits further updates, especially with the company’s recent advancements and announcements.