– OpenAI is working on new features that may include live data access through web scraping
– New model codenames gpt-4l and gpt-4-auto have been announced, potentially hinting at upcoming releases
– OpenAI is not launching a search engine or ChatGPT-5, but rumors suggest future advancements like multimodal capabilities and agent-like behavior
OpenAI is gearing up for a special event, set to unveil new developments that have been kept under wraps. While CEO Sam Altman has made it clear that a search engine won’t be launched, there are hints that search-like technology may find its way into ChatGPT, offering live data and sourcing information. New model codenames, such as gpt-4l and gpt-4-auto, are generating speculation about potential upgrades from GPT-3.5 to a slimmer version of GPT-4.
Rumors suggest that GPT-5, set to debut by the end of the year, could be a multimodal model with the ability to function as an agent, connecting to services and performing real-world actions. OpenAI’s potential collaboration with Apple, rumored to involve integrating ChatGPT features into iOS 18, may significantly impact the way Apple’s assistants operate, potentially even replacing Siri.
While concrete details are scarce, leaks and rumors point to OpenAI introducing a new kind of voice assistant and expanding agent-like behavior that enables web-based actions. Although GPT-5 and a search engine won’t be part of the event, OpenAI’s ongoing developments continue to intrigue and inspire speculation among tech enthusiasts.