Generative AI giant OpenAI unveiled its latest product on Tuesday. The next-generation large language model GPT-4, which took the world by storm with ChatGPT, is now available.
But unlike ChatGPT, which was announced last November, this isn’t just a web app that anyone can try for free.
What is GPT-4?
Considering ChatGPT was only announced late last year, let me clarify a bit first if you’re confused as to why it’s already number 4. OpenAI has been releasing his GPT language model since 2018. was the most advanced model when ChatGPT’s chatbot product was launched in 2022. GPT-4 is Open AI’s newest and most powerful large-scale language model, allowing you to continue the conversation even if you only have free access to ChatGPT today. GPT-3 model (well, GPT-3.5 if you want to learn the technique).
How can ChatGPT+ access GPT-4?
If you want to generate text freely in the GPT-4 model, you need a paid subscription to ChatGPT+, the premium version of ChatGPT. Here’s how to get it:
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As revealed on OpenAI’s announcement page about GPT-4, GPT-4 is the model used by ChatGPT, but premium members have access to ChatGPT+ (sometimes called “ChatGPT Plus”). Only if If you’re logged into your OpenAI account, a button on that page will take you directly to ChatGPT. For paid ChatGPT+ users, that’s it. enjoy!
However, if you are using a free membership, you should upgrade.in the left menu[Plus にアップグレード]Click the button.
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A pop-up will then appear informing you about the benefits of the “Plus” upgrade.
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Clicking the green “Upgrade Plan” button takes you to the standard e-commerce sales page where you have to enter your usual information and pay $20 per month.
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Become a paying customer and get instant access to new models via ChatGPT. There is no waiting list.
When starting a new chat, a drop-down will give you the option to use either the older model or GPT-4. Due to the large speed difference, you should heed OpenAI’s warning that GPT-4 is not as fast as the others.
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If you’re already using ChatGPT, you may be asked to switch to GPT-4. In that case, a text bar will be added in the middle of the existing chat, saying “The previous model used in this conversation is no longer available. We have switched to the latest default model.” Older outputs with GPT-3 show the old green OpenAI logo on the left, while outputs with GPT-4 show the new black logo.
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How to access GPT-4 for free
The free version of ChatGPT currently does not have access to GPT-4.
However, millions of Bing users already have access to the new Bing chatbot.If you belong to that select group, Microsoft Confirmed(opens in new tab) GPT-4 is already powering chatbot interactions.
And soon, you may soon have no choice However, to use GPT-4 in everyday life(opens in new tab), GPT-4 is already in use by various clients such as Khan Academy, Stripe, Morgan Stanley, and the Government of Iceland. That means you’ll likely be working with GPT-4 soon, whether you like it or not.
