OpenAI has launched ChatGPT 5, powered by the new GPT-5 model, with changes that promise better performance, customization, and usefulness in everyday life.
What has changed?
- Unified model: only three variants: GPT-5, GPT-5 Thinking, and GPT-5 Pro, also available to free users (with limits).
- Superior performance: better at programming, writing, and computer vision, with fewer factual errors.
- New response styles: four personalities (Cynic, Robot, Listener, and Nerd) and a customizable interface.
- Integration with Google: access to Gmail, Google Calendar, and Contacts for tasks and organization.
- More safety: clearer explanations when refusing requests and more responsible answers, especially on health topics.
- Features for developers: creating apps from text, API with mini/nano variants, and a context window of up to 256,000 tokens.
Pros
- Democratic access to GPT-5.
- More accurate and faster responses.
- Useful customization and integrations.
- Powerful tool for programmers.
Cons
- Less radical advance than previous transitions.
- Advanced features only on an expensive Pro plan.
- Limitations in learning and updates.
Conclusion
ChatGPT 5 represents a solid step forward in the evolution of AI, with improvements that benefit everyday users, businesses, and developers, but it is not free of limitations.
