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OpenAI's GPT-5 Pro models lead AI problem-solving

Ethan Mollick notes that OpenAI's GPT-5 Pro models have maintained a consistent lead in tackling the most challenging problems with single-shot attempts since last summer. He observes a lack of significant competition in this area during that period. AI

IMPACT Confirms the sustained performance advantage of leading models in complex tasks.

RANK_REASON This is a commentary on existing model performance, not a new release or benchmark.

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OpenAI's GPT-5 Pro models lead AI problem-solving

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · emollick.bsky.social ·

    Interesting that the GPT-5 Pro series models have consistently been the best models for single-shot attempts at the hardest problems since last summer. There ha

    Interesting that the GPT-5 Pro series models have consistently been the best models for single-shot attempts at the hardest problems since last summer. There has been no real competition in all that time.