TLDR: Rumors of GPT 4.5 leak cause buzz; OpenAI denies, citing ‘hallucinations’ despite observed ChatGPT improvements. Confusion and speculation abound.
This article is a summary of a YouTube video “What’s Really Happening With The GPT-4.5 Leak” by Matt Wolfe
Key Takeaways:
- Alleged Leak of GPT 4.5: There was a so-called leak about GPT 4.5 on Reddit, causing discussions and speculations.
- Doubts About Authenticity: The leak’s credibility is questionable due to unrealistic context window and pricing changes.
- OpenAI’s Denial: OpenAI, through Sam Altman, informally confirmed that the GPT 4.5 leak was fake.
- ChatGPT’s Confusing Responses: ChatGPT was reportedly identifying itself as “GPT 4.5 turbo,” leading to confusion and speculation.
- Social Media Buzz: The term “GPT 4.5” trended on Twitter, with many users sharing similar experiences with ChatGPT.
- OpenAI’s Staff Remarks: Will Dew from OpenAI referred to the phenomenon as a “consistent hallucination,” suggesting no new version.
- Cryptic Official Responses: The official ChatGPT account posted cryptic messages, adding to the confusion.
- Notable Performance Improvements: Users, including Ethan Mollik, observed noticeable improvements in ChatGPT’s performance over the weekend.
- No Clear Evidence of GPT 4.5: Despite improved performance, there’s no conclusive evidence of a GPT 4.5 release.
- Speculation and Uncertainty: The situation remains speculative, with no clear confirmation from OpenAI about a new model.
