to launch GPT-5, the anticipated upgrade for ChatGPT. This new AI model introduces enhancements in reasoning and coding capabilities, demonstrating the ability to tailor its responses according to the input. It may take more time to process certain tasks while delivering quick responses for others. GPT-5 will also have access to the same tools as previous iterations, such as Deep Research, Agent Mode, or Canvas.
Furthermore, GPT-5 will serve as the standard model for all users with ChatGPT accounts, including those with ChatGPT Free accounts. This is a significant achievement for OpenAI, which seeks to make GPT-5 accessible to a broad audience. “GPT-5 is the most intelligent model we’ve created, but the key focus has been on practical application and widespread accessibility/affordability,” said Sam Altman on X. “We can introduce considerably smarter models, and we will, but this is a tool that over a billion people will benefit from.” Altman also remarked that “most of the global population has only interacted with models like GPT-4o” prior to GPT-5.
GPT-5 is the most intelligent model we’ve created, but the key focus has been on practical application and widespread accessibility/affordability.
we can introduce considerably smarter models, and we will, but this is a tool that over a billion people will benefit from.
(most of the world has…
— Sam Altman (@sama) August 7, 2025
In summary, OpenAI’s most sophisticated ChatGPT model is now available for free. You simply need to establish a ChatGPT account, rather than accessing the AI without signing in. However, free access does not equate to unlimited usage. GPT-5 comes with strict limits, similar to the other cutting-edge AI tools that OpenAI has released over time.
