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.

Outlines

00:00

📣 OpenAI's GPT 40 Announcement and Its Impact on Free and Paid Users

On May 13th, OpenAI announced the release of a new model called GPT 40, also known as Omni model or GB4 Omni, which is being offered to free users. This has led to confusion among users who already pay $20 a month for a Chat GPT Plus account, questioning the value of their subscription. The video aims to clarify the differences between the free and paid versions of Chat GPT following the GPT 40 announcement. The free version will only provide access to the base model without additional features demonstrated by OpenAI. In contrast, Chat GPT Plus offers five times the usage limit, advanced features like live interaction with an AI agent using the front-facing camera, and the ability to share work instantly with the Chat GPT desktop app. 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 has been rolled back to October 2023, and it is unclear if free users will have access to features like browsing with Bing. The video concludes with the presenter's belief that paid users will eventually receive a more powerful model than GPT 40.

05:01

🔍 Current Status of GPT 40 Access and Future Predictions

The presenter shares their screen to demonstrate the current status of GPT 40 access, showing that free users only have access to version 3.5 and the option to upgrade. As of the time of the video, a broad rollout of GPT 40 for free plans has not yet occurred. The presenter's paid account, however, shows access to both GPT 40 and GPT 3.5, along with temporary chat functionality. The video suggests that while GPT 40 has been released to paid users, other advanced features like the desktop app and Live Omnivision within the iPhone app are not yet available. The presenter speculates that paid users will receive a more powerful model in the future, possibly named GPT 402 or GPT 4.50, to maintain the value of their subscription. The video ends with an invitation for viewers to join the daily live stream and podcast on LinkedIn for more AI insights.

Keywords

💡GPT 40

GPT 40, also referred to as gp40, stands for 'Generative Pre-trained Transformer 40' in the script. It represents a new model developed by Open AI, which is a significant update to their language model technology. The script discusses the release of this model and the confusion it has caused among users regarding the benefits of the paid versus free versions of the service. The term is central to the video's theme as it is the main subject of the announcement and subsequent discussion.

💡Chat GPT Plus

Chat GPT Plus is a paid subscription service offered by Open AI, which provides users with enhanced features and capabilities compared to the free version of Chat GPT. In the script, the presenter discusses the benefits and differences between the free GPT 40 model and the paid Chat GPT Plus service, emphasizing that the latter offers additional features such as live interaction and custom GPTs.

💡Free Users

Free users are individuals who access the Chat GPT service without paying for a subscription. The script addresses the concerns of these users, particularly in relation to the new GPT 40 model's release and whether they would still need to pay for a Chat GPT Plus account to access advanced features. The term is used to differentiate between users who have access to basic functionalities and those who have access to premium features.

💡Live Omnivision

Live Omnivision, although not officially named by Open AI, is a term coined in the script to describe a feature that allows the AI to see and interact with users in real-time through their front-facing camera. This feature is highlighted as one of the exclusive benefits for Chat GPT Plus subscribers, illustrating the advanced capabilities that come with a paid subscription.

💡Custom GPTs

Custom GPTs refer to the ability to create and use personalized versions of the GPT model. In the script, it is mentioned that this feature is only available to paid Chat GPT Plus account holders. This capability allows users to tailor the AI to their specific needs or preferences, which is a significant advantage over the free version.

💡Cross Chat Memory

Cross Chat Memory is a feature that allows the AI to retain information across different chat sessions. The script specifies that this feature is exclusive to paid Chat GPT Plus plans, enhancing the user experience by providing a more continuous and personalized interaction with the AI.

💡Paid Plan

A paid plan, in the context of the script, refers to the subscription service that offers additional features and benefits beyond the free version of Chat GPT. The term is used to contrast the limited capabilities of the free GPT 40 model with the enhanced functionalities available to those who pay for Chat GPT Plus, such as live interaction and custom GPTs.

💡Knowledge Cut Off

The knowledge cut off refers to the date until which the AI model has been trained on information. In the script, it is mentioned that the knowledge cut off for GPT 40 has been rolled back to October 2023, which means the model's information is not as up-to-date as it could be. This is an important consideration for users who rely on the most current data.

💡Live Video Interaction

Live video interaction is a feature that allows users to engage with the AI through live video, which can be used for various purposes such as solving problems or receiving assistance. The script suggests that this feature might be available to paid users, although it is not confirmed, and it is not available in the free version of Chat GPT.

💡Token Memory

Token memory refers to the amount of information that the AI model can remember and process at one time. In the script, there is a discussion about whether the free and paid versions of Chat GPT will have access to the full 128,000 token memory capabilities, which were initially only available through the API and not in the Chat GPT itself.

Highlights

OpenAI announced a new model, GPT 40, also known as Omni model or GB4 Omni.

Free users will get access to the base model GPT 40 without additional features.

Paid users of Chat GPT Plus will have five times the amount of usage compared to free users.

Chat GPT Plus offers a live AI assistant with emotive interaction and the ability to see and read facial expressions.

Paid plans include the ability to launch a live voice assistant or model with one click or keyboard command.

Free users do not have access to additional integrations like Live Omnivision or the desktop app.

Custom GPTs can only be built with a paid Chat GPT Plus account.

Cross chat memory and custom instructions are features exclusive to paid plans.

Free version users may not have the ability to upload files in Chat GPT.

Paid version allows interaction with live video and uploading of various formats like PDFs, spreadsheets, and JPEGs.

Knowledge cutoff for both free and paid versions is the same, rolled back to October 2023.

It is unclear if free version users will have access to browse with Bing.

Chat GPT's memory capacity might be increased to 128,000 tokens for both free and paid versions.

Free users currently only have access to GPT 3.5, with no broad rollout of GPT 40 yet.

Paid users have access to GPT 40 and other features not yet available to free users.

Prediction that paid users will receive a more powerful model than GPT 40 in the future.

The new model GPT 40 was previewed alongside two other models, suggesting a higher tier version may be released.

Transcripts

on May 13th open AI had a big

announcement of this new model gp40

which stands for Omni model or gb4 Omni

as a lot of people are calling it uh and

they're giving this to free users so a

lot of people are confused and they're

saying okay well why would I pay $20 a

month for a chat gbt Plus account if I

get access to this newest model with the

free account those are all great

questions so stick with me for about

five to seven minutes and I'm going to

go through the big differences between

the free version of chat GPT with this

new announcement of GPT 40 and the paid

version of chat GPT plus all right uh

This is Gonna hopefully settle a lot of

confusion but if you're new here let me

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free daily newsletter all right so let's

jump back in and talk about some of the

differences between free and paid so

let's start with this the only thing

that the free version the free users are

going to get access to is the base model

itself none of the additional features

and functionality that open AI demo the

things that actually stole the show free

users get access to none of that uh so

let's just quickly go over the

difference between uh chat gbt the free

version uh over here on the left hand

side on the right hand side chat gbt

plus so cost obviously free versus $20 a

month limits uh the free version is

going to be much more limited and

throttled open AI said that uh paid

users of chat GP chat GPT plus will have

five times the amount of usage they

didn't say exactly what that would be

right now as of today uh the limit for

chat GPT plus is 40 messages every three

hours unless you have a teams account

which we do then it's double that so the

strengths of these different plans well

the strength of the free plan is the

cost it's free uh but that's really all

so uh the strengths of the the paid plan

is you have this new uh what I would say

is this live AI assistant or AI agent

that can help you so this is what open

AI demoed we'll leave uh links to those

videos but essentially where it can see

uh whatever it is you're seeing it can

see you it can read your facial

expressions uh very emotive in the way

that it talks to you uh you can use your

front-facing camera as an example and be

working on a math problem and it can see

and interact with you live we kind of

call that live omnivision they didn't

give it a name that's just what we're

calling it but that is only for the paid

plan um as well as this kind of agent

assistant in the desktop app right so uh

the ability to launch it and essentially

with one click or One keyboard command

you can literally share anything that

you're working on with the chat GPT

desktop app and instantly have access uh

to this kind of live voice assistant or

this live model right don't have any of

that in the free plan all you have

access to is gp40 you don't have access

to anything else all right so a couple

of the other Integrations that are for

paid plans only so we talked about uh

kind of this Live omniv Vision in the uh

iPhone app the desktop app uh which is

you know coming soon but uh I think only

to uh Mac at least early on uh building

gpts so a big part of the new addition

to the free plan is you can use custom

gpts which is huge I think in the long

term this is a user play it's an SEO

play it's a data play that's an episode

for another day but you can only build

custom gpts if you have a paid chat GPT

Plus account uh also you do not you only

have access to the Cross chat memory

feature on a paid plan and you only have

uh access to custom instructions on a

paid plan you do not have those on the

free plan also we don't know if you will

be able to upload anything in the free

version of chat GPT uh obviously in the

paid version you kind of have this

ability to interact with live video and

you can upload a variety of different

formats to interact with chat gbt such

as PDFs spreadsheets jpegs Etc the

knowledge cut off is actually the same

for both actually rolled back two months

uh from the normal gp4 turbo model uh

from December 2023 and it rolled back to

October 20123 so right now with GPT 40

it'll have the same knowledge cut off

obviously you can get around that a

little bit uh with the gpts uh we also

don't know if as an example we don't

know if the free version uh is going to

have access to browse with Bing

presumably it will since I think this is

ultimately a user play a search play uh

so I I think uh but it wasn't explicitly

announced also the memory will

presumably be uh the same that's been

announced it hasn't been confirmed uh

you know in November uh you know open AI

said that uh chat GPT would get the full

capabilities of gp4 Turbo which included

128,000 token memory it didn't that was

only in the API uh chat GPT itself only

had 32k memory so we'll see actually if

both versions do get that 128k memory

all right so that is the highlevel

overview but let me tell you where we

stand right now so where we stand right

now I'm going to go ahead and uh share

my screen obviously I have a couple of

different accounts so here is a free

account so right now there is only the

free version three uh 3.5 so right now

no one if you are well not no one but uh

they haven't done a broad roll out of

this GPT 40 for free plans yet okay so

you only have access to 3.5 or the

option to upgrade all right let's go

ahead and uh take a quick look inside uh

a paid account here let's go ahead and

bring the correct one up all right there

we go so uh here you can see in my paid

account you do have access to GPT 40 as

well as gp4 GPT 3.5 uh the ability to

have a temporary chats although that is

also available in the free plan right

now so uh right now that is all I have

access to I don't think anyone else has

access to uh some of these new things

that we talked about uh such as the

desktop app um the uh kind of this Live

omniv Vision within the iPhone app so

right now it's only the GPT 40 based

model that has gone out to paid users

presumably soon that would be going out

to free users so uh here's here's a

couple other kind of hot takes to end um

I do believe that we will be getting uh

paid users will be getting a more

powerful model than 40 uh it's it's I

would say it's I'm not going to say it's

a done deal but it's probably a done

deal uh you know mainly they rolled back

the knowledge cut off and ALS so um it

was confirmed by multiple members of

open AI that this uh

gpt2 uh chatbot that they previewed in

the chatbot Arena was actually GPT 40

and guess what y'all they previewed two

other models they previewed three in

total right so uh presumably they have

another version that will go to the

higher tier right otherwise you know

there's a lot of people that might not

know any better that might not listen to

this full video and be like Oh I'm just

gonna leave well I I do believe whe I

mean whether that's in you know two

months or you know 10 months I don't

know that but I do believe that there

will be a newer more powerful better

version of GPT 4 you know maybe it's GPT

402 who knows what the naming will be

you know maybe it'll be GPT 4.50 uh not

sure but I do believe that there will be

a better and more powerful version of

this new model coming to paid user soon

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