GPT-4 Released
Narrative
More capable and aligned than GPT-3.5. Accepts image inputs. Scores 90th percentile on bar exam.
Reality
Benchmark claims verified. Became foundation for ChatGPT Plus, Microsoft Copilot, and thousands of applications. Multimodal capabilities demonstrated.
Implication
Set new standard for LLM capability. Triggered enterprise AI adoption wave. Established OpenAI market leadership. Multimodal foundation laid.