Free GPT-4o vs. ChatGPT Plus: What's The Difference?

Summary

On May 13th, OpenAI announced the release of GPT 40, also known as GP40, to its free users, causing confusion among those who pay $20 a month for the Chat GPT Plus account. The video clarifies that free users only get access to the base model without additional features. Chat GPT Plus offers five times more usage, live AI assistance with emotive interaction, and the ability to share work instantly with the AI. Paid users also have access to custom GPTs, cross-chat memory, and custom instructions, which are not available in the free plan. The knowledge cutoff for both versions is the same, rolled back to October 2023. The video suggests that paid users may soon receive an even more powerful model than GPT 40.

Takeaways

• 🆓 OpenAI announced that free users will get access to the base GPT 40 model but not the additional features and functionalities that were showcased.
• 💰 The paid Chat GPT Plus account costs $20 a month and offers five times the amount of usage compared to the free version, as well as additional features.
• 🚀 Paid users will have access to advanced features like the live AI assistant, which can interact with users through facial expressions and a front-facing camera.
• 🖥️ The paid version also includes a desktop app with an AI agent that can be launched with one click or keyboard command for instant access to a live voice assistant.
• 📲 Integrations such as Live Omnivision in the iPhone app and the upcoming desktop app are exclusive to the paid plan.
• 🛠️ Custom GPTs, which are a significant addition to the free plan, can only be built with a paid Chat GPT Plus account.
• 🔒 The Cross chat memory feature and custom instructions are only available on the paid plan, not on the free version.
• 📚 Free users do not have access to uploading various formats like PDFs, spreadsheets, or JPEGs to interact with Chat GPT, a feature available to paid users.
• 📅 The knowledge cutoff for both free and paid versions has been rolled back two months to October 2023, from the original December 2023 cutoff.
• 🤔 It's unclear if the free version will have access to browse with Bing, but it's assumed it will since it's a user and search play.
• 🔮 The speaker predicts that paid users will receive a more powerful model than GPT 40 in the future, possibly named differently.

Q & A

What was the main announcement by OpenAI on May 13th?

OpenAI announced a new model called GPT 40, also referred to as gp40 or Omni model, which they plan to give to free users.

Why are some users confused about the announcement of GPT 40?

Users are confused because they are unsure why they should continue paying $20 a month for a Chat GPT Plus account if they can access the new model for free.

What is the purpose of the 'AI in Five' segment?

The 'AI in Five' segment is a daily live stream podcast and newsletter that provides tutorials, tips, tricks, and techniques on how to better use generative AI.

What are the main differences between the free and paid versions of Chat GPT according to the announcement?

Free users will only get access to the base model without additional features, while paid users will have access to enhanced features like live AI assistant, live interaction with the model, and other integrations.

What is the 'Live Omnivision' feature mentioned in the script?

The 'Live Omnivision' is a feature for paid users where the model can see and interact with the user live through the front-facing camera, for example, while working on a math problem.

What is the cost difference between the free and paid versions of Chat GPT?

The free version is, of course, free, while the paid version, Chat GPT Plus, costs $20 a month.

What are some of the features exclusive to the paid Chat GPT Plus account?

Paid users get access to a live AI assistant, the ability to launch a live voice assistant or model from the desktop app, custom GPTs, cross chat memory feature, and custom instructions.

What is the current status of the rollout of GPT 40 for free users?

As of the time of the script, there has not been a broad rollout of GPT 40 for free users; they only have access to version 3.5 or the option to upgrade.

What is the knowledge cutoff date for GPT 40?

The knowledge cutoff for GPT 40 is rolled back two months from the normal GPT-4 Turbo model, from December 2023 to October 2023.

What is the expected future development for paid users of Chat GPT Plus?

It is believed that paid users will eventually receive a more powerful model than GPT 40, possibly named differently, with more advanced features.

What are some of the uncertainties regarding the free version of Chat GPT after the introduction of GPT 40?

There are uncertainties about whether the free version will have access to features like browsing with Bing, the exact memory capacity, and the ability to upload various file formats for interaction.