OpenAI Reshapes AI Lineup: o3 Merged into GPT-5 for a Smarter Future

OpenAI has announced plans to simplify its AI product lineup by merging the o-series and GPT-series models. CEO Sam Altman confirmed that the company will not release “o3” as a standalone model but will integrate it into the upcoming GPT-5 system. This decision comes amid increasing investor scrutiny over AI spending, especially following the launch of a low-cost AI model by Chinese startup DeepSeek. Additionally, OpenAI is preparing to release GPT-4.5, codenamed “Orion,” as its final model without “chain-of-thought” reasoning, which has limitations in complex problem-solving.

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• OpenAI to Streamline AI Models, Integrate o3 into GPT-5
• OpenAI Unveils Plan to Simplify AI Product Lineup, Says CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI Reshapes AI Lineup: o3 Merged into GPT-5 for a Smarter Future

OpenAI to Streamline AI Models, Integrate o3 into GPT-5

OpenAI has announced plans to streamline its AI product lineup by merging the o-series and GPT-series models, aiming to create more versatile AI systems capable of handling a wide range of tasks. CEO Sam Altman revealed on Wednesday (Feb 12) that the company will not release “o3” as a standalone model. Instead, OpenAI will integrate it into the upcoming GPT-5 model, which will incorporate various technologies into a unified system.

The decision follows the introduction of the o3 and o3 mini models in December 2024 and comes at a time when U.S. companies face increased investor scrutiny over significant AI-related expenditures. Competition has intensified, particularly after Chinese startup DeepSeek launched a cost-effective AI model last month.

“We recognize how complex our model and product offerings have become, and we want AI to ‘just work’ for users,” Altman said, emphasizing the company’s focus on simplification. However, he did not provide a specific timeline for GPT-5’s release.

In addition, OpenAI is preparing to launch GPT-4.5, internally codenamed “Orion,” which will be its final model without “chain-of-thought” reasoning. This approach, which generates answers without explicitly outlining intermediate steps, has limitations in complex reasoning tasks, especially in areas like physics and mathematics.

OpenAI has not yet responded to requests for further comments.

OpenAI Unveils Plan to Simplify AI Product Lineup, Says CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI has decided against launching “o3” as a standalone AI model as part of an effort to streamline its product offerings, CEO Sam Altman announced on Wednesday.

The Microsoft-backed company plans to integrate the o3 model into its upcoming GPT-5 system, which will combine various technologies into a single, more comprehensive AI platform, Altman stated in a post on X.

OpenAI initially introduced the o3 and o3 mini models in December 2024.

This move comes amid growing investor scrutiny in the U.S. over substantial spending on AI, especially after Chinese startup DeepSeek recently launched a more affordable AI model.

“We recognize that our model and product lineup has become complex, and we want AI to ‘just work’ for users. We are committed to simplifying our offerings,” Altman said, though he did not provide a timeline for the release of these new models.

The company also plans to merge its o-series and GPT-series models to create AI systems capable of leveraging all available tools for a broad range of tasks.

Additionally, OpenAI is set to release GPT-4.5, internally known as “Orion,” which will be its last model that does not use “chain-of-thought” reasoning. This reasoning approach, which lacks explicit intermediate steps in generating answers, has shown limitations in handling complex problems, particularly in physics and mathematics.

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