Sam Altman’s garden photo sparks speculation about a new GPT model, with observers linking four ripe strawberries to the anticipated GPT 4.5.
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the company that developed ChatGPT, has sparked speculation on social media regarding the possibility of a new GPT model. This speculation was sparked by a seemingly benign photo of Altman’s garden.
The photo contained four ripe-looking strawberries, with one that has not yet turned red. This, according to eagle-eyed speculators, could be a far-field indication at the highly anticipated GPT 4.5 model.
“4 strawberries… and another half-developed one…this must be a sign of GPT 4.5!” a user by the name of “Mirra” said.
“It’s happening,” AI educator Dogan Ural wrote as others echoed to “stop teasing.”
Others were not so amused by the unusual post. “Why can’t you speak plainly, man,” Altera co-founder Nico Christie added.
OpenAI unveiled its most recent AI model, GPT-4o, on May 14. This chatbot is more human-like and chattier than its predecessors, and it is capable of interpreting a user’s audio and video and responding in real-time.
Altman did not corroborate or deny any speculation regarding his social media post, with the exception of verifying that the image was of his “actual garden.”
In the interim, OpenAI has not yet made any official comments or announcements regarding ChatGPT 4.5 developments. However, there is speculation on the internet that it may enhance the capacity to handle more complex tasks, as well as increase speed and accuracy.
In an April 30 post, GPT builder Kristi Hines anticipated that “GPT-4.5 Turbo for ChatGPT subscribers will arrive in the summer.” GPT-4 becomes accessible without restriction.
It is released mere days after the ongoing discussion regarding the sustainability of OpenAI’s business model.
Edward Zitron, a technology commentator, ultimately believes that “OpenAI in its current form is untenable.” In order for OpenAI to “survive” beyond 2026, it will need to secure more funding than any startup in history and raise it continuously.
“Generative AI is intensely expensive to train and run, and OpenAI is probably gonna have to raise more money this year to stay afloat,” LA Times columnist Brian Merchant echoed.
However, others are not so sure.
“OpenAI has changed the world forever and will NEVER go bankrupt,” Abacus.AI CEO Bindu Reddy argued.
