ChatGPT 5 from OpenAI is set to arrive in August, according to a report from The Verge on Thursday. Although summer launches for big models can often face delays, this news is exciting for fans of the popular AI chatbot. Official details are still limited, but unofficial details, rumors, and leaks are abundant.
ChatGPT 5, explained
For casual ChatGPT users, GPT-4o is likely handling most prompts. This default version is described by OpenAI as “great for most tasks.” However, the company is constantly working on new releases. In 2025, OpenAI has been rapidly releasing new AI tools, including image generation tools, reasoning models, and the Operator AI agent. ChatGPT-5 is expected to bring significant improvements to the user experience.
What do we know about GPT-5?
While official details are scarce, GPT-5 is currently undergoing testing. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming model, praising its capabilities. Early testers have hinted at more agentic features being offered by GPT-5.
ChatGPT-5 could combine multiple models and tools
Rumors suggest that GPT-5 will integrate various tools into a single interface, allowing users to generate images, conduct research, and even write code all within ChatGPT. This consolidation of features could enhance the versatility of the chatbot.
OpenAI is known for gradually improving core abilities such as image generation and coding with each major model release, a trend likely to continue with ChatGPT-5.
Altman and other OpenAI leaders have hinted at the imminent release of GPT-5, with promises of its arrival in the near future. Independent researchers have also noted the model’s trial in sensitive domains like biosecurity.
Larger context windows
With each new model, OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s context window, allowing for a greater amount of data to be considered when generating responses. Users have been advocating for larger context windows, and it is expected that GPT-5 will address this demand.
Despite minimal leaks, OpenAI has maintained a level of secrecy around GPT-5, building anticipation for its launch.


