OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, has made several statements indicating that the next iteration of their generative AI model, GPT-5, is expected to be a massive upgrade and a technological upheaval over its predecessor, GPT-4. Altman has suggested that GPT-5 will greatly surpass previous versions in capabilities, hinting at a leap similar to that from GPT-3 to GPT-4, and could be a step toward achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) that surpasses human intelligence within the next five years. He warned that startups underestimating the pace of AI development could get steamrolled. Despite the anticipation, Altman has noted that OpenAI has other important releases planned before GPT-5's launch and described the upcoming model as 'materially better.' There have been mixed messages about the release timeline, with some sources suggesting a mid-2024 launch, possibly in the summer, while others hint at a more iterative release approach. Altman's recent comments have sparked discussions about the pace of AI development and the strategic direction of OpenAI, especially in relation to its competition and the broader tech landscape.