OpenAI Kicks Off ‘Shipmas’ With Enhanced ChatGPT and Teases More AI Innovations
New ChatGPT Model Delivers Faster, More Accurate Responses and New Subscription Tier Unveiled
OpenAI, the company behind the groundbreaking ChatGPT, has kicked off its own version of an Advent calendar, dubbed “Shipmas,” with a flurry of AI-powered announcements. This digital gift-giving spree promises to deliver twelve days of new AI tools and advancements, culminating on December 16th.
The first present unwrapped during a live stream on December 6th was an enhanced version of ChatGPT, officially named ChatGPT o1. Initially released as a limited preview in September under the codename ‘Strawberry,’ the upgraded model boasts significant performance improvements. It is faster, more accurate, and excels at coding and mathematical tasks.
The new ChatGPT o1 can also generate “reasoning” responses to images and provide more succinct answers, resulting in faster response times.
In addition to the enhanced model, OpenAI also unveiled ChatGPT Pro, a premium subscription plan priced at $200 per month. This tier offers unlimited access to OpenAI o1, GPT-4o, and Advanced Voice modes.
subscribers gain access to an exclusive version of o1, called o1 pro mode, which leverages more processing power to tackle the toughest challenges.
Those who prefer a less costly option can stick with the existing ChatGPT Plus plan, priced at $20 per month. This tier still offers early access to new features, access to all of OpenAI’s models (except the most powerful o1 version), and more.
More AI Innovations To Come
The launch of ChatGPT o1 and ChatGPT Pro marks a strong start to Shipmas, but OpenAI is hinting at even more significant announcements to come.
Speculation is rife about the impending official launch of Sora, OpenAI’s highly anticipated video generator.
Sora has already generated buzz for its potential and has been tested by a select group of artists who contributed to its development.
The anticipation surrounding Sora is fueled by a statement from Mira Murati, former CTO of OpenAI, who confirmed its arrival by the end of the year during an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
With twelve days of surprises still to come, OpenAI’s “Shipmas” promises to be a defining moment in the evolution of artificial intelligence.
What are some of the rumored surprises or announcements that OpenAI may have planned for the remaining days of “Shipmas”?
## OpenAI’s “Shipmas” Brings Festive AI Upgrades
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**HOST:** Welcome back to Tech Talk. Today we’re diving into the exciting world of AI with OpenAI’s festive “Shipmas” event. Joining us to unpack the latest announcements is tech journalist, Sarah Miller. Welcome, Sarah!
**SARAH MILLER:** Thanks for having me! I’m excited to talk about OpenAI’s “Shipmas”. It’s a really creative way to unveil a series of AI advancements, almost like a tech-themed Advent calendar.
**HOST:** Absolutely! So, what were some of the highlights from December 6th, the first day of “Shipmas”?
**SARAH MILLER:** OpenAI kicked things off with a bang, unveiling an enhanced version of ChatGPT. [[1](https://wccftech.com/openais-special-event-shipmas/) ]They’re touting faster and more accurate responses, which is fantastic news for users. On top of that, they also announced a new subscription tier, likely catering to those needing even more advanced capabilities from the platform.
**HOST:** That sounds promising. Do we know what other surprises “Shipmas” might have in store for us?
**SARAH MILLER:** OpenAI is keeping the rest of the 12 days under wraps for now. But, there are some interesting rumors circulating.
For example, there’s speculation that Google might be integrating a Santa voice into ChatGPT due to a recent update replacing the voice mode button with a snowflake.
**HOST:** A Santa chatbot? That would certainly be festive!
**SARAH MILLER:** Exactly! It’s exciting to see how OpenAI will continue to innovate and surprise us throughout “Shipmas”.
**HOST:** Well, we’ll definitely be keeping our eyes peeled. Sarah, thank you so much for breaking down these exciting developments for us.
**SARAH MILLER:** It was my pleasure!
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