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Sam Altman has just unveiled OpenAI’s upcoming model roadmap and made a surprising move—scrapping the standalone launch of o3. But something far more ambitious is on the horizon.

With a new plan to unify the company’s tools and models under an upcoming GPT-5 umbrella, could the days of the fragmented AI ecosystem finally end?

In today’s AI news:

• Sam Altman details GPT-5 roadmap, scraps o3 launch

• Adobe launches IP-safe AI video generator

• OpenAI expands Model Spec with focus on intellectual freedom

• Today's Tools & Quick News

Sam Altman details GPT-5 roadmap, scraps o3 launch

The News: Sam Altman has just shared OpenAI’s roadmap update, discontinuing the anticipated o3 release in favor of an integrated GPT-5 system that will unify and simplify the companies’ AI offerings.

The details:

• GPT-5 will absorb o3’s capabilities and unify OpenAI’s AI offerings under a tiered access system for Free, Plus, and Pro users.

• Before GPT-5 arrives, OpenAI will introduce GPT-4.5 ("Orion"), set to be the final model without chain-of-thought reasoning, launching in the next few weeks.

• Free users will gain access to GPT-5 with "standard intelligence," while premium tiers unlock higher-performance capabilities and advanced tools.

• Altman hinted that GPT-4.5 is just weeks away, while GPT-5 will take "months" to arrive—meaning o3 won’t be launching separately.

Why it matters: The model landscape (and naming conventions) have become increasingly difficult to follow, making for a poor user experience. By simplifying its offerings under GPT-5, OpenAI is making a bold move to create a more seamless AI experience. If it works as planned, GPT-5 could dynamically select the best model and tools for any given task, changing how AI intelligence is structured.

Adobe launches IP-safe AI video generator

The News: Adobe has introduced the Firefly Video Model in public beta, positioning it as the first AI video generation tool designed for commercially safe content creation — along with new pricing tiers starting at $9.99 for its expanded Firefly creative application suite.

The details:

• Generates 1080p video clips from text or images, with advanced camera control, shot framing, and motion graphics.

• Trained on licensed Adobe Stock content and public domain materials—Adobe emphasizes that customer-generated content will not be used for training.

• Two new pricing tiers: Standard ($9.99/month for 20 videos) and Pro ($29.99/month for 70 videos).

• New features include Translate & Lip Sync for voiceovers, Scene to Image for 3D references, and deeper Adobe integration.

Why it matters: While AI-generated content is booming, most tools face legal uncertainties around ownership and copyright. Adobe’s focus on IP safety sets Firefly apart, making it a strong choice for brands and agencies looking to scale AI-generated video without legal concerns.

OpenAI expands Model Spec with focus on intellectual freedom

The Rundown: OpenAI has expanded its Model Spec guidelines, outlining how its models should handle controversial topics while balancing truth, user customization, and safety.

The details:

• The 63-page specification introduces a "chain of command" where platform rules precede developer and user preferences.

• OpenAI is exploring a “grown-up mode” to allow certain adult topics while keeping restrictions on harmful content.

• Models are being trained to avoid “AI sycophancy”—meaning they’ll provide honest feedback rather than just agreeing with users.

• The full Model Spec is available under a CC0 license, allowing other AI companies to adapt it freely.

Why it matters: OpenAI has faced criticism over its restrictions on sensitive topics. As competitors like Grok push for more unfiltered AI models, OpenAI is adjusting its approach—aiming to provide a more truth-seeking and user-controllable AI experience.

Today's Top Tools

• Deepgram - Introducing Nova-3, the first voice AI model with real-time multilingual speech-to-text

• Perplexity Sonar - Upgraded AI with 10x faster responses

• DeepScaleR - Open-source 1.5B model with advanced math reasoning

• 3D AI Studio V3 - Generate, organize, and edit 3D models

Quick News

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that Apple is exploring humanoid and non-humanoid robots for smart homes, though mass production isn’t expected before 2028.

Sam Altman said that OpenAI plans to extend Deep Research tool access across all ChatGPT tiers, starting with 2 free uses per month for basic users.

Thomson Reuters secured a landmark AI copyright lawsuit, with a judge ruling against Ross Intelligence for unauthorized AI training.

Midjourney founder David Holz teased two hardware projects—one you wear and one you step inside.

AI infrastructure startup fal secured a $49M Series B funding to scale video-focused generative media, handling over 100M daily inference requests.

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