It was only yesterday that Google had announced the release of its own AI model, PaLM, as a challenger to OpenAI’s GPT-3. However, OpenAI has once again taken the lead with the announcement of GPT-4. This latest model is expected to set a new benchmark in the field of natural language processing, thanks to its impressive capabilities and improved performance compared to previous models.
One of the key differences of this model compared to its predecessors is its size. GPT-4 has been trained on an extensive dataset and boasts more weights in its model file, making it a more resource-intensive model to operate.
The latest iteration of the large language model (LLM), GPT-4, breaks through the limitations of text-only processing with its newly integrated visual capabilities. This means that users can now input images and receive responses from the AI model. However, it’s worth noting that GPT-4 is not currently available for free on ChatGPT’s website. If you’re interested in accessing this cutting-edge AI model, here’s a quick guide on how to do so.
How to Use GPT-4 (March 2023)
Throughout this piece, we’ve outlined two simple methods to access GPT-4 without having to wait for integrations or the API release. But, before diving into how to access OpenAI’s GPT-4, let’s take a look at the model’s exciting new features.
The newest version of GPT-4 is significantly larger than its predecessor, with over 13 billion parameters, and has been trained on an even larger dataset. One of the most significant new features is its ability to understand and process visual information, allowing it to analyze and respond to images as well as text. Another key enhancement is its “steerability”, which enables more precise control over the AI’s behavior and output. These advancements have contributed to GPT-4’s impressive performance on various professional tests, including scoring in the top 10% on the bar exam and the 88th percentile on the LSAT exam.
OpenAI has employed a clever strategy by restricting access to GPT-4 exclusively to ChatGPT Plus subscribers. This implies that to gain entry to the most recent model from OpenAI, you’ll need to pay $20 monthly. Here are the steps you need to follow to obtain access:
- Begin by visiting the ChatGPT website via the provided link and logging in to your current account. If you do not have an account yet, create a new one.
- After successfully logging in, locate the “Upgrade to Plus” option located in the bottom left corner of the screen, and click on it.
- In the pop-up window that appears, click on the green “Upgrade Plan” button located under the ChatGPT Plus section. As previously mentioned, by subscribing to ChatGPT Plus, you’ll receive priority access to the latest features, including GPT-4, and it’s a wise decision to do so. With its advanced language processing capabilities, GPT-4 is expected to deliver exceptional performance and unparalleled language generation capabilities.
- On the next page, you will be required to input your payment information and billing address in the appropriate fields located on the right side of the screen. Once you have successfully entered all the necessary information, click on the “Subscribe” button to complete the process.
However, it is important to note that users in several countries including India may encounter difficulties when attempting to pay for ChatGPT Plus via the OpenAI website. Several social media posts have indicated that all types of credit and debit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, etc., are failing. We hope that OpenAI is aware of this issue and takes the necessary steps to enable Indian users to access ChatGPT Plus in India.
- Once your payment is processed, you will have successfully subscribed to ChatGPT+ and gain access to the latest GPT-4 model as well as other previously released AI models. To initiate the usage of GPT-4 and other models, select the appropriate option from the menu provided on your screen.
- Now that you have subscribed to ChatGPT+ and gained access to the cutting-edge GPT-4 model, you can input your queries into the text box located in the right pane. This will allow you to interact with the ChatGPT chatbot that is powered by the more powerful and responsive GPT-4 technology.
How to Use GPT-4 AI Model for Free
As we mentioned above, OpenAI has clarified that they will not be providing free access to GPT-4 through their ChatGPT chatbot in the near future. However, the company has expressed plans to potentially offer a limited amount of free GPT-4 queries to users of their free tier in the future.
For those who are currently using the free tier and prefer not to pay for a ChatGPT Plus subscription, there is a viable alternative available. Microsoft recently announced in an official blog post that their Bing AI service is now powered by GPT-4 technology, providing users with access to similar capabilities.
Feel free to explore the example queries provided to get a better understanding of the chatbot’s capabilities.
GPT-4 can take a picture of napkin mockup as an input and output a fully functional website (HTML/CSS/JS)
gpt-4 can turn your napkin sketch into a web app, instantly.
— Siqi Chen (@blader) March 14, 2023
we are deep into uncharted territory here.pic.twitter.com/V5HtYHgS6u
GPT-4 can also detect humour in images.
Source: OpenAI