AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic Is GPT-5 Just More Of The Same?
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Aug 15, 2025 Conor and Jaeden dive into the much-anticipated features of GPT-5, highlighting its improved routing and user experience. They provide a comparative analysis with competitors like Claude and Gemini, sparking debate over the evolutionary nature of the updates. Initial excitement meets some disappointment, but they ultimately recognize GPT-5 as a significant advancement in AI technology. The discussion also delves into market dynamics, examining how GPT-5 positions itself against other major players.
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DMV Research Session
- Jaeden spent hours in a DMV line researching and testing GPT-5 while he waited.
- He used that time to publish LinkedIn posts and compile extensive notes on the rollout.
Model Routing Improves Usability
- GPT-5 acts as a router that chooses the best submodel for each query instead of forcing users to pick models.
- This consolidation improves usability and brings free users closer to higher-quality responses.
Evolution Not Revolution
- GPT-5 feels like an evolution rather than a revolution with UI and memory improvements rather than dramatic leaps.
- The update focuses on fixing adoption friction and memory management rather than delivering an earth-shattering capability jump.