The Vergecast GPT-5's big new feature: less lying?
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Aug 8, 2025 This week dives into OpenAI's launch of GPT-OSS and GPT-5, sparking debates about AI's ability to reduce misinformation. Tim Cook faces Apple's AI challenges and competition, hinting at possible acquisitions. The discussion also ventures into the controversial age verification regulations in the UK, highlighting privacy concerns and the complexities of enforcement. Additionally, there's a renewed focus on urgent topics in the Lightning Round, revealing the fast-paced nature of tech news and its implications for users.
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GPT-5's modest improvements
- OpenAI's GPT-5 focuses on being faster and more accurate rather than introducing fundamentally new features.
- They highlight it lies less, aiming to reduce hallucination but it still confidently makes mistakes.
GPT-OSS breaks six years closed
- OpenAI released GPT-OSS, an open-weight model that runs locally, breaking a six-year pattern of closed models.
- This openness aids enterprises wanting customization while still tethering them to OpenAI's ecosystem.
Run AI locally for privacy
- Running AI models locally keeps sensitive data on device, reducing privacy risks from network exposure.
- Open source and local models offer privacy advantages over cloud-based AI requiring data uploads.