ChatGPT-4.5 is here for Pro users now and Plus users next week, and I can't wait to try it

• OpenAI has launched GPT-4.5, but only for ChatGPT Pro users right now. Plus users get it next week
• GPT-4.5 is supposedly smarter and more emotionally intuitive than earlier AI models but lack deep reasoning power
• OpenAI claims GPT-4.5 will provide better conversations and fewer hallucinations than ever

OpenAI has officially launched GPT-4.5, the most advanced version of its AI models, but it has no deep reasoning ability, because it's designed to be an all-purpose model. The latest model is available on ChatGPT, though for now, you'll need to be a Pro subscriber to access it.

The model is being rolled out as a “research preview,” which means it's imperfect, and OpenAI hopes users will help sort out any bugs or awkwardness. Even so, the company claims early testers report that GPT-4.5 feels more natural, intuitive, and emotionally intelligent. This ...