Does GPT-5 Live Up To the Hype?, AGI Wait Continues, Self-Loathing Gemini

In this episode of Big Technology Podcast, Alex Kantrowitz and Ranjan Roy discuss the release of GPT-5, OpenAI's new flagship model. They debate whether GPT-5 lives up to the hype, with Ranjan admitting he was wrong about users needing to choose the right model for the task, as GPT-5's "switcher" intelligently selects the appropriate model. Alex expresses concern about relinquishing control to the platform for deciding when to "think." They explore GPT-5's potential use cases, including medical advice and coding, and discuss the economic challenges of scaling AI models. The conversation touches on the future of AI, the importance of tool use, and the need for alignment and safety practices, referencing Gemini's recent self-loathing episode as an example of potential pitfalls.