GPT 4.5 Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

In the video titled “GPT 4.5 – not so much wow” by AI Explained, the presenter critically evaluates OpenAI’s latest model, GPT 4.5. The discussion revolves around the model’s performance compared to its predecessor and competitors, focusing on emotional intelligence, creative writing, visual reasoning, and various benchmarks. The presenter highlights that while GPT 4.5 incorporates improvements, it still falls short in many areas, particularly when compared to Claude 3.7. The video illustrates that GPT 4.5, despite its high cost and the hype surrounding it, does not significantly outperform earlier models in practical applications. The presenter concludes that the future of AI may rely more on reasoning capabilities than on simply scaling up models, suggesting a shift in focus for AI development.