OpenAI launches GPT-5—sleeker, quicker and kind of the talk of the town; In Focus Podcast discusses whether it’s a revolution or hype.

The launch of OpenAI’s GPT-5 has generated significant buzz in the tech community, with its improved speed and usability touted as game-changers in AI. As discussions unfold, questions arise regarding the implications of such advancements on technology and society.
“We will know who builds these systems, and at what cost?” This question, posed during the latest In Focus Podcast featuring Payal Arora, a Professor at Utrecht University, highlights the ethical considerations that accompany rapid AI development.

OpenAI’s announcement comes at a pivotal moment, where the line between transformative innovation and speculative hype is increasingly blurred. The podcast further dives into whether these advancements represent sustainable progress or merely a temporary trend in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, a new version of its AI that is faster and more efficient, sparking conversations about whether its advancements signal a genuine revolution or mere hype. The topic is explored in-depth in the latest episode of the In Focus Podcast.