GPT-5 is out... have you got it yet?

Mark Wickersham

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Aug 8 • 🚨 Latest News

Big AI news today — GPT-5 has officially launched, and it’s a major change for ChatGPT users.

Here’s what you need to know:

📅 When & Who Gets It

Rolling out starting today to Team and Pro accounts.
Plus accounts: expected next in the rollout window (OpenAI says “coming weeks”).
Enterprise/Edu: staged rollout to follow.
Free tier: not today—will arrive later in the broader rollout once the switch to the new default completes.
Free for everyone — from the free tier all the way up to the $200 Pro plan
GPT-5 is now the only model in ChatGPT — no more model picker or “thinking model” options

🆕 Key Changes

All tools rolled into one model — browsing, custom instructions, Canvas, code interpreter, etc.
Automatically decides when to “think” longer or just give a quick answer
Claimed fewer hallucinations and less deceptive answers
More emotionally resonant responses (think higher EQ, better tone)
Deep thinking mode only for the $200 Pro plan
New integrations coming soon: Gmail and Calendar connectors (Plus & Pro plans only)
Voice mode for custom GPTs

💡 Why It Matters

For free users, this is a huge leap — you now get the flagship model with all the tools in one place. For power users, it’s an incremental but welcome upgrade: cleaner workflow, stronger base model, and no more juggling different model types.

Have you tried GPT-5 yet?

What’s the first thing you want to test it on?

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