OpenAI releases GPT-5 with reasoning capabilities
OpenAI announced GPT-5, featuring enhanced reasoning and multi-step problem solving capabilities.
The model will be available through API access starting March 2026, with ChatGPT integration following.
Pricing is set at $0.03 per 1,000 input tokens and $0.12 per 1,000 output tokens.
OpenAI stated the model performs comparably to PhD-level experts on complex reasoning tasks.
Who this impacts
Developers and companies using AI APIs. Researchers working on AI applications. Businesses evaluating AI integration.
Why it matters
Industry analysts describe this as a significant advancement in AI capabilities. Questions remain about computational requirements and accessibility. The release intensifies competition among AI companies.
Background
GPT-5 represents the first major model release from OpenAI since GPT-4 in March 2023. The company has focused on reasoning improvements rather than parameter count increases.
When
March 2026: API access begins. Later in 2026: ChatGPT integration.
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