Computerworld February 13, 2025
OpenAI has canceled the launch of its o3 model as a separate offering and would instead merge it with GPT-5.
OpenAI will integrate “o3” into GPT-5 instead of releasing it separately, streamlining adoption while signaling a shift toward fewer, more controlled AI models amid rising competition and cost pressures.
“In both ChatGPT and our API, we will release GPT-5 as a system that integrates a lot of our technology, including o3,” CEO Sam Altman said in a post on X.
The decision marks a departure from OpenAI’s recent strategy of offering multiple model variants, suggesting the company is prioritizing ease of deployment and product clarity for enterprise users.
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