OpenAI has introduced GPT-4.5, its largest language model yet, designed with an emphasis on empathy and error reduction. While the release isn't marketed as revolutionary, it aims to redefine human-AI interactions through a unique blend of scalability and human-like communication.
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Developers emphasize that GPT-4.5 is an evolutionary step, not a replacement for advanced reasoning systems. Its strength lies in predictability and extensive knowledge, rather than solving complex STEM problems. The model is available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers from February 28 and to enterprise customers from March 5. OpenAI plans to combine the strengths of GPT-4.5 and “reasoning” models in GPT-5, scheduled for release in late May. This will enable a system that automatically selects the best algorithm for each task, from creative experiments to solving equations.
For now, GPT-4.5 remains a niche tool for those who value accuracy and naturalness over analytical power. As Sam Altman noted, “We’re not chasing the title of ‘smartest.’ Our goal is to make AI useful in everyday life.”