Major versions of ChatGPT available, released by OpenAI

As of now, there are following major versions of ChatGPT available, released by OpenAI. Here’s a brief overview:

  • ChatGPT (GPT-3):
  • Released in 2020.
  • Based on OpenAI’s GPT-3 model.
  • Aimed to provide conversational AI capabilities but had some limitations in understanding complex instructions.
  • ChatGPT (GPT-3.5):
  • Released in 2022.
  • Improved understanding of context and response quality.
  • Better at handling complex queries compared to GPT-3.
  • ChatGPT (GPT-4):
  • Released in 2023.
  • Significant advancements in comprehension, reasoning, and contextual accuracy.
  • Capable of handling multi-step instructions more effectively and producing more human-like responses.
  • ChatGPT Enterprise (GPT-4 Turbo):
  • Released later in 2023.
  • Optimized for enterprise use with faster performance, enhanced security features, and more expansive context handling.

These versions have been iteratively improved, each focusing on better natural language understanding, enhanced contextual awareness, and improved scalability.

OpenAI has recently released a new version called GPT-4o, which is an upgraded model designed to provide GPT-4-level intelligence with enhanced speed and improved capabilities across text, voice, and vision. GPT-4o supports multimodal inputs, such as text, images, audio, and video, making it versatile for a variety of use cases, including real-time video conversations and more advanced interactions.

Key Features of GPT-4o:

  • Multimodal Capabilities: It can handle text, image, audio, and video inputs and outputs, making it suitable for complex tasks like translating menus from images or analyzing video clips.
  • Speed and Efficiency: GPT-4o is significantly faster and more cost-efficient compared to its predecessors.
  • Advanced Tools and Vision Features: It includes tools like data analysis, file uploads, and web browsing, which are unavailable in the previous models.

GPT-4o is available for ChatGPT Free, Plus, Team, and Enterprise users, and it is also accessible through the OpenAI API for developers​(