OpenAI on Thursday launched GPT-5, an upgraded version of the AI model behind ChatGPT that the company claims is significantly faster and more capable than its predecessor. The launch comes as the AI giant has faced increased competition and growing concerns about AI’s impact on mental health and future jobs.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI released GPT-5 Thursday, an upgrade to its AI technology that is free for all users, although a paid subscription is needed for unlimited use.

The engine behind ChatGPT has long been expected to get a revamp. Close followers of OpenAI's model releases are probably tired of hearing about GPT-5, the next big step in the company's line of flagship large language models. It's been expected seemingly all year. But the hints are getting very strong.