

OpenAI dropped GPT-5, is AGI here?
26 snips Aug 8, 2025
Mihai Criveti, a Distinguished Engineer at Agentec AI, and Chris Hay, CTO of Customer Transformation, joined to discuss the release of GPT-5 and its implications for the AI industry. They explored how GPT-5 compares to Claude Opus 4.1, highlighting innovations like a model router and user experience enhancements. The conversation also touched on advancements in AI modeling and the ongoing journey toward Artificial General Intelligence. A lively demo showcased practical coding applications, revealing the strengths and challenges of these cutting-edge technologies.
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Surprising Price Accessibility
- OpenAI priced GPT-5 tiers competitively, increasing accessibility for many users and workloads.
- Bryan Casey called pricing a surprising theme that pushed the release toward broader adoption.
Reliability Over Raw IQ
- GPT-5 emphasizes reliability and reduced hallucinations more than dramatic benchmark leaps.
- Bryan Casey highlighted reliability and trust as standout improvements that matter for day-to-day work.
Unified GPT-5 Model Router
- OpenAI consolidated many models behind a model router to simplify model selection and access across tiers.
- Bryan Casey said the router standardizes choices and reduces user confusion around which model to use.