The wait is over: GPT-5, OpenAI's latest and most powerful model, is finally here...and it’s already causing controversy. In addition to its impressive new capabilities, OpenAI has made contentious changes to the ChatGPT experience that could disrupt your existing workflows. So, is GPT-5 going to rock your world, or ruin it?

About This Course

Welcome to the Gen AI Apps Series: rapid-fire, expert reviews designed to help you make fast, informed decisions about the latest AI tools. In this installment, we cut through the hype and drama surrounding GPT-5's launch. We'll explore the new "unified system" that intelligently routes your prompts, explain the backlash that caused OpenAI to reverse course on killing older models, and give you a clear, unbiased look at whether this new technology is right for you.

What You’ll Learn

This course will teach you how to:

- Understand what GPT-5 is, how its "unified system" works, and why its launch was so controversial.
- Differentiate between the new GPT-5 modes: Auto, Fast, and Thinking.
Evaluate the performance of GPT-5 compared to the legacy GPT-4o model in side-by-side tests.
- Assess the pros, cons, and complex pricing tiers to decide if GPT-5 fits your needs and budget.

Key Questions Addressed

This review is structured to give you answers to the most urgent questions about GPT-5, including:

- Is GPT-5 really a "significant leap" over previous models like GPT-4o?
- How do the new "Fast" and "Thinking" modes actually perform on real-world tasks?
- What was the launch controversy about, and how do the recent changes affect my workflows?

Who It’s For

This course is designed for:

- Business professionals who need a fast, independent, and fluff-free review to decide if GPT-5 is worth exploring.
- Heavy ChatGPT users who want to understand how the new model and interface changes will impact their daily workflows.
- Team leaders and executives who need a concise briefing on the capabilities and business implications of the latest frontier model.

What You’ll Do

During this course, you will:

- Watch a hands-on demo comparing the outputs of GPT-5's Fast and Thinking modes on a complex task.
- Analyze side-by-side comparisons of GPT-5 and the legacy GPT-4o model to see the differences in tone, style, and quality.
- See a demonstration of how GPT-5's iterative, conversational abilities can be used to quickly work through a project from start to finish.