Sam Altman: GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 Are Coming Soon and With Free Access

Also: OpenAI Roadmap, Claude Sonnet 3.7, Google’s Career Dreamer, turning your reading lists into podcasts, and more.

Welcome to Stay Ahead #65 from FlexOS!

Every Wednesday, we share the latest tools and tips to help you work smarter, not harder.

In this edition, we will discuss:

1. News of the Week: Sam announced OpenAI Roadmap.‍
2. Prompt and Guide:  Turn Your Reading List into a Personal Podcast Collection.
3. Must-read News:  Re-evaluate Grok-3’s benchmark.

Let’s dive in!

Sam Altman announced OpenAI Roadmap

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by OpenAI’s product offerings or puzzled by which GPT model to pick—good news, that’s changing soon. Sam Altman has just shared OpenAI’s vision for a simpler, more powerful AI experience, and it could redefine how we work with AI.

Key Updates You Should Know:

• GPT-4.5 (a.k.a. Orion): This upcoming release will be the last non-chain-of-thought model from OpenAI, focusing on delivering quick, efficient responses without lengthy reasoning processes.
• GPT-5: The Unified Model: After GPT-4.5, OpenAI plans to merge its o-series and GPT-series into one cohesive system. Think of it as a single AI that can handle everything—searching, reasoning, deep research, and knowing when to think long or short—without needing to choose a specific model.
• Access for Everyone: The free tier of ChatGPT will get unlimited access to GPT-5 at a standard intelligence level, with Plus and Pro subscribers unlocking higher levels of intelligence, although it’s not clear yet what this means.
• Built-In Tools: GPT-5 will come integrated with voice capabilities, canvas for brainstorming and coding, live search, and deep research tools—designed to “just work” for a wide range of tasks without extra setups.

OpenAI’s move could make AI as seamless as using a search engine—no more switching between models or wondering if you’re using the “right” tool for your needs. For young professionals, this promises a future where AI truly works alongside you, adapting to your workflow, from quick tasks to deep strategic thinking. 

Anthropic’s launched “the first hybrid reasoning AI Model”

The AI space just got more competitive. Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 3.7, claiming it to be “the first hybrid reasoning model” and its most intelligent model so far. 

In simple terms, hybrid reasoning combines two critical AI strengths:

• Fast, general responses for everyday tasks
• Deep, step-by-step reasoning for complex challenges

This means you no longer have to choose between speed and intelligence—Claude 3.7 adjusts its reasoning depth based on what you need, offering the best of both worlds.

Here’s what makes Claude 3.7 stand out:

• Smarter and faster: Claude 3.7 reportedly shows enhanced reasoning, coding capabilities, and faster responses compared to its previous versions.
• More human-like interactions: Anthropic says Claude 3.7 engages in deeper conversations, making interactions feel more natural. 
• Improved integration: With Claude 3.7, the integration is smoother and more powerful. It allows users to visualize outputs (like code, charts, or documents) and refine them in real time, cutting down iteration cycles.
• Emphasis on security: Anthropic continues to emphasize privacy. Claude 3.7 includes enhanced security features, appealing to enterprise users who prioritize data integrity.
• Claude Code: A command-line tool available in limited research preview, designed to help developers handle substantial engineering tasks directly from the terminal, streamlining coding workflows and boosting productivity.

With Claude 3.7, Anthropic is positioning itself as a serious contender in the AI race. But here’s the big question: Does Claude 3.7 offer enough to make you switch from ChatGPT or Gemini?

Your AI Team: Platform Updates

• ChatGPT 4o received an update to improve search performance.
• OpenAI’s Operator is now available in more countries
• Google launched Career Dreamer, an AI initiative to help you land your dream job
• Spotify partnered with ElevenLabs to support AI-narrated audio books.
• Microsoft Teams introduced AI-enabled file summaries on mobile, and intelligent meeting recap.
• Grok AI has added a voice feature, now available in early beta.

Prompts and Tutorials

In 5 Steps: Turn Your Reading List into a Personal Podcast Collection

We all have that endless reading list—articles, research papers, newsletters—that we swear we’ll get to someday. What if you could listen to them, like a podcast, while on the go? With ElevenLabs’ GenFM feature in ElevenReader, you can transform those unread tabs into engaging, two-host podcasts, ready to play anytime. Here's how.

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