Observed Signal · Oct 25, 2024 · Product Launch · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
GPT-5 rumors: OpenAI plans Orion launch
OpenAI is reportedly planning its next major model after the September 2024 preview of o1 (codename Strawberry). The Verge cites internal sources claiming the model is code-named Orion and could launch before December 2024. Unlike GPT-4o and o1, Orion would initially be accessible only to select partners, with Microsoft named as an early collaborator and an Azure integration anticipated for November 2024. It is not yet clear whether Orion equals GPT-5. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly pushed back on The Verge's reporting, calling it fake news on X. Separately, the article notes OpenAI announced another model aimed at speeding up image generation, highlighting OpenAI’s continued push to evolve its AI portfolio despite uncertainty around Orion’s identity and timing.
Rumors about OpenAI's next model; not confirmed
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- The Verge reports a model code-named Orion in OpenAI's roadmap.
- Orion is expected to launch before December 2024.
- Initial access to Orion will be limited to partner companies, including Microsoft, with Azure integration planned for November 2024.
- It remains unclear whether Orion is GPT-5.
- Sam Altman called The Verge's reporting fake news on X.
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