Bill Gates Forecasted in 2023 That GPT-5 Wouldn't Be 'Much Improved' Over Its Predecessor — Did He Get It Right?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Benzinga
Updated: Aug 18 20250mins
Bill Gates' Prediction: Bill Gates predicted that OpenAI's GPT-5 would not be significantly better than GPT-4, a view that has gained credibility following the model's launch.
User Feedback on GPT-5: Initial responses to GPT-5 have been mixed, with users reporting bugs, slower responses, and a less engaging tone, leading OpenAI to restore access to GPT-4 for paying users.
Performance Metrics: On the SimpleBench leaderboard, GPT-5 scored 56.7%, ranking fifth among tested models, while some analysts noted no improvements in coding evaluations compared to previous versions.
Gates' Perspective on AI Progress: Gates emphasized that future advancements in AI should focus on making models more reliable and useful rather than just scaling up, highlighting the need for new research amidst high costs of computing resources.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
