GPT 5 Now in Aalto AI Assistant
Aalto AI Assistant now leverages GPT 5 – a next-generation language model that brings greater reasoning ability, deeper knowledge, and smoother interactions.
Why GPT 5 Is Worth Noting
- GPT 5 is smarter than its predecessors: its responses tend to be more precise, natural, and useful whether you’re writing, translating, coding or organising information.
- When a task demands more power – broad context-understanding, complex reasoning, creative content creation or multi-step processing – GPT 5 can provide a significant boost compared to the standard base model.
When the Base Model GPT 4o Is Enough
The default model in Aalto AI Assistant is GPT 4o (omni), which is cost-efficient and perfectly suitable for many everyday and basic tasks. It consumes fewer resources and is a more sustainable choice.
The base model is ideal for quick answers, brief notes or situations needing light support – it doesn’t necessarily require “full power”.
Usage Tip: More Load → Better Output
If you sense that the base model falls short – for example when there’s lots of background material, you need deep argumentation or complex analysis – switch to GPT 5. Adjust the advanced settings (e.g. the token budget) so the AI has enough “room to think”. Think of it like this: a small memo doesn’t need much power; but if you’re building a report or article, give GPT 5 enough tokens to do the job properly.
Use AI Wisely
AI isn’t meant to replace everything – only those tasks where it genuinely helps. Use it for idea drafting, structure planning, complex text shaping or data gathering. Use it thoughtfully and intentionally, not “just for the sake of it”.
Why Now Is a Great Moment to Explore
Thanks to recent advances, GPT 5 is more accessible and useful than ever – even for demanding tasks. For the Aalto community, this means a real opportunity to experiment and discover when AI genuinely supports teaching, learning, student guidance, administrative work or research.
Explore Aalto AI Assistant here: ai.aalto.fi
