OpenAI Unveils GPT-5: Groundbreaking AI Model with Immense Capabilities and Energy Demands

Aug 09, 2025
the Guardian
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Summary

OpenAI unveils GPT-5, a groundbreaking AI model with immense capabilities like creating websites and answering PhD-level questions, but experts warn its energy demands could be up to 20 times higher than previous models.

Key Points

  • OpenAI releases GPT-5, a significantly larger AI model than previous versions
  • GPT-5's enhanced capabilities like creating websites and answering PhD-level questions come at a steep energy cost
  • OpenAI does not disclose GPT-5's energy usage, but experts estimate it could be up to 20 times higher than past models

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