GPT-5 is expected to handle multiple modalities including text, images, audio, and video, with enhancements like longer context windows and a mixture-of-experts system for more efficient responses.

The upcoming GPT-5 aims to improve reasoning, memory, and adaptability, moving closer to artificial general intelligence (AGI) with features such as persistent memory and a unified approach to multimodal functions.

Although OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hints at a possible GPT-5 launch in the coming months, legal issues and stiff competition from Chinese rivals could influence its success.

Despite the challenges, user engagement remains strong, with over 5.24 billion monthly visits to ChatGPT.com, reflecting sustained interest in OpenAI's offerings.

To stay ahead, OpenAI is investing in AI-specific hardware and developing a browser to compete with Google Chrome, while also addressing concerns over potential misuse of AGI technology.

OpenAI faces intense competition from major players like Google, Meta, Anthropic, and xAI, all showcasing their own advanced AI models, which raises the stakes for GPT-5's performance.

Meanwhile, open-weight models from competitors offer customization and flexibility, pushing GPT-5 to deliver unique advantages like greater autonomy and real-time context management.

However, its launch faces hurdles, including legal challenges related to data usage and recent executive exits that raise concerns about internal safety protocols for AGI.