OpenAI takes bold step with GPT-5 trademark filing after GPT-4 release
OpenAI's recent trademark application for ‘GPT-5’suggests a strong commitment to advancing the field of generative artificial intelligence. However, the company's silence regarding the actual status of GPT-5 leaves us in anticipation of what groundbreaking innovations and possibilities the future may hold.
Highlights
- OpenAI recently filed a trademark application for ‘GPT-5’ with the USPTO
- However, the has not officially confirmed the existence or development stage of GPT-5
OpenAI, the pioneering artificial intelligence company responsible for ChatGPT, has recently filed a trademark application for ‘GPT-5’ with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The move comes just months after the release of GPT-4 and indicates the company's forward-looking approach to protect its intellectual property and stay ahead of competitors. While the filing highlights potential advancements in natural language processing and human speech synthesis, OpenAI has not officially confirmed the existence or development stage of GPT-5.
Trademark Application for GPT-5
OpenAI's application for the GPT-5 mark was submitted in July, asserting its use in ‘computer software for using language models.’ The filing details various features, including natural language processing, understanding, analysis, and generation, along with the development and implementation of algorithms capable of learning, analyzing, classifying, and responding to data exposure. The mention of artificial production of human speech and text also hints at the possibility of ChatGPT gaining verbal capacity in the future.
OpenAI's filing for the GPT-5 trademark falls under a '1B' basis, indicating the mark has not been used in commerce yet, but the applicant intends to use it in the future. Many companies use this strategy to safeguard their innovations and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Uncertainty Surrounding GPT-5
Despite the trademark application, OpenAI has not confirmed whether significant internal work has begun on GPT-5 or if the model even exists yet. In April, OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, stated at an MIT event that the company was not actively training GPT-5 and had no immediate plans to do so, shortly after the launch of GPT-4. The lack of official information from OpenAI leaves the tech world and the general public speculating about the potential capabilities of GPT-5.
GPT-4 Performance Concerns
Amid the excitement surrounding the GPT-4 release, some users reported degraded performance, including weakened logic and failure to follow instructions correctly. OpenAI addressed these concerns in a blog post, acknowledging that while most metrics had improved, there were instances where performance regressed.
