The latest version of ChatGPT has recently been released. However, the AI model from OpenAI is currently causing disillusionment in the tech world. Bill Gates already expressed concerns some time ago.
What problem does ChatGPT-5 have now? OpenAI has presented the latest version of their popular AI ChatGPT, disappointing many high expectations. Fans of AI models were hoping for a significant leap forward, especially compared to previous versions.
Accordingly, hype built up in the community, which was further fueled by OpenAI. In advance, CEO Sam Altman stated that version 5 is as intelligent as a PhD holder (via cnn.com).
However, the big disappointment has now set in: ChatGPT-5 is fundamentally an evolution, but the leap forward is not as significant as hoped. Moreover, glitches and outages are causing frustration. On Reddit, many comments from users who had high expectations can be found, now drawing a bitter conclusion. The user danganffan11037 summarizes it as follows:
“Short answers that are insufficient, more annoying AI-driven voice output, less ‘personality,’ and significantly fewer prompts, with Plus users hitting their limits within an hour… and we do not have the option to simply use other models.”
A man predicted about two years ago that the next generation of AI would not make significant progress: Bill Gates.
Even AI reaches limits
What did Bill Gates say? The entrepreneur is involved with artificial intelligence and sees a chance for humanity, especially when it comes to learning new things. In practice, AI is already supposed to be used in education in China.
However, he is observing developments in the scene and came to an assessment two years ago that is now proving to be accurate. In a conversation with Handelsblatt in October 2023, he expressed his concerns.
“We have reached a plateau,” Gates said at the time, while discussing OpenAI’s next AI model. According to the entrepreneur, a limit has already been reached that cannot be surpassed quickly. The next version would only be slightly better than the old one.
In general, he believes in the potential of AI. New research approaches need to be found to study AI better. This way, it could become more reliable and understandable, and a better tool.
“In the next decade, we will understand very precisely what is happening in AI,” says Gates.
The entrepreneur’s assessment regarding ChatGPT-5 seems to have come true. It remains to be seen whether OpenAI will soon improve the new version and elevate it to the expected level. What are your thoughts on this topic? Have you already tested ChatGPT-5? Feel free to let us know in the comments. The AI is currently trying out a very specific discipline: ChatGPT has been playing Pokémon on the GameBoy for a week and could soon make history
