Sam Altman announced GPT-6 after the controversial release of GPT-5

# Sam Altman announced GPT-6 after the controversial release of GPT-5

OpenAI is working on a new model — GPT-6. This was reported by the CEO of the startup Sam Altman in a conversation with journalists.

The entrepreneur did not specify a release date but hinted that the neural network "will be different" and will appear faster than GPT-5 after GPT-4. The model will not only respond to users but will also adapt to them and allow the creation of chatbots taking individual preferences into account.

Altman believes that memory is a key element in transforming ChatGPT into a personal tool. It is important for the assistant to understand who is using it, what the person's preferences, habits, and characteristics are. This will allow the system to adapt to each user.

OpenAI closely collaborates with psychologists to create a product.

However, the presence of memory raises privacy issues, noted the entrepreneur. These are exacerbated by the fact that the temporary storage of information is not encrypted, which can lead to the disclosure of personal data. Altman acknowledged the potential use of encryption in the future, but did not specify the timelines.

In July, he stated that personal conversations with ChatGPT are not legally protected. If necessary, the court may request all information that users have shared with the chatbot.

Future versions of ChatGPT will comply with the recent decree of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. The document mandates the creation of ideologically neutral AI systems with the capability for personal customization.

"I think our product should have a rather moderate, neutral position, and then you can adjust it however you like. If you want it to be 'super-progressive' — it should be that way," said the entrepreneur.

Altman shared plans after the challenging launch of GPT-5. Users complained that the model became colder, less responsive, and less useful.

Subsequently, OpenAI updated the communication style of the new neural network to make it "warmer."

We’re making GPT-5 warmer and friendlier based on feedback that it felt too formal before. Changes are subtle, but ChatGPT should feel more approachable now.

You'll notice small, genuine touches like “Good question” or “Great start,” not flattery. Internal tests show no rise in…

— OpenAI (@OpenAI) August 15, 2025

The CEO of OpenAI called neurointerfaces a "cool idea" and noted that in the future users will be able to simply think of a request and immediately receive a response from ChatGPT thanks to this technology.

It was previously reported that OpenAI would participate in a funding round for Merge Labs — a competitor of Elon Musk's Neuralink.

"There are several adjacent areas with AI where we should do something. And this is one of them," said Altman.

He is also interested in energy, new materials, robotics, and fast ways to build data centers. But the main product of OpenAI remains ChatGPT. The company's CEO is focused on making the chatbot more flexible and useful in everyday life.

Let us remind you that in August, Altman stated that the artificial intelligence market is in a bubble.