ChatGPT 5 Unveiled: OpenAI’s Most Powerful AI Model, India Takes Center Stage

Tech News: OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT 5, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, bringing significant improvements in speed, accuracy, reasoning, and mathematical performance. The new model will be available to both free and paid users, while developers will gain access via the API.

At the launch event, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted India’s growing significance for the company. He revealed that India is currently OpenAI’s second-largest market after the United States and has the potential to overtake it in the near future. Altman praised Indian users for their innovative applications of AI and confirmed that the company is partnering with local organizations to make AI solutions more affordable and accessible across the country. He also announced plans to visit India in September to discuss expansion strategies with regional partners.

Key Highlights of GPT-5

• Three Editions: GPT-5, GPT-5-mini, and GPT-5-nano—allowing developers to strike the right balance between performance and cost.
• Reasoning Model: Introduced in the API as a “reasoning model,” with a streamlined version named GPT-5-chat-latest for faster tasks.
• Advanced Multitasking: Capable of executing multiple complex operations simultaneously.
• Broader Language Support: Designed to cater to multilingual markets, making it highly relevant for India’s linguistic diversity.

Major Leap from GPT-4

According to OpenAI, GPT-5 offers a substantial upgrade over GPT-4 in every aspect. Altman described it as delivering answers on par with a PhD-level expert. Notably, the model will be available to free-tier users, allowing a wider audience to experience its capabilities without a subscription.

Extra Perks for Pro and Enterprise Users

Enterprise and Education Plans: Rolling out next week.

• GPT-5 Pro: Enhanced reasoning power and in-depth responses, priced around ₹16,600 per month.
• ChatGPT Plus: Priced at approximately ₹1,660 per month, offering complete GPT-5 access for individual users.

Why India Matters

• Plays a central role in OpenAI’s global growth strategy.
• Partnerships aimed at making AI cheaper and more accessible.
• Plans to expand support for Indian languages, ensuring inclusivity.

The arrival of ChatGPT 5 is a landmark moment for the AI industry and for India’s fast-growing digital ecosystem. By focusing on affordability, accessibility, and multilingual capabilities, OpenAI is positioning India as a key player in the future of global AI innovation.