OpenAI has submitted a new trademark application for “GPT-5”
OpenAI has submitted a new trademark application for “GPT-5,” suggesting the possibility of a successor to its highly successful large language model, GPT-4. The application was filed on July 18 and pertains to “downloadable computer software for using language model.” However, the specific details regarding the features and capabilities of GPT-5 remain somewhat vague, as the wording used in the application is similar to what OpenAI used for previous models like GPT-3.5 and GPT-4.
It is unclear from the filing when or if OpenAI plans to officially launch GPT-5, and there is speculation that the company might focus on further enhancing its GPT-4 model before investing fully in the next iteration. GPT-4, which was unveiled in March and made available via API last month, has gained immense popularity, particularly with the integration of OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT and its collaboration with Microsoft’s Bing browser. However, GPT-4 still has room for improvement, as it tends to generate inaccurate facts and can be costly to operate.
The potential features of GPT-5 could encompass advanced language models that excel in generating human-like speech and text, as well as natural language processing, understanding, and analysis. However, until more concrete information is provided, it remains uncertain what innovations GPT-5 might bring to the AI landscape.
It is worth noting that OpenAI has faced calls to pause the development of AI systems that may surpass the capabilities of GPT-4 for safety concerns. While OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, confirmed that they are not currently training GPT-5, the company is actively working on refining GPT-4 and considering the safety implications of further enhancements to its language models.
