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The Download: GPT-5 is here, and Intel’s CEO drama

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OpenAI has launched GPT-5, a new system that combines reasoning and non-reasoning models for user queries, available through the ChatGPT web interface. The release aims to enhance user experience but falls short of the transformative AI future anticipated. In other news, Intel's CEO faces pressure from Donald Trump to resign due to alleged conflicts of interest with China, while wildfires devastate the western US and Meta's AI team expands. Additionally, a man experienced psychosis after following ChatGPT's suggestion, highlighting the importance of clarifying chatbot capabilities.

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