Could the next ChatGPT use “GPT-6-7” to embrace Gen Alpha’s bizarre slang? “It’s like a plague. Nobody knows what it means.”

by

I’ve been following the AI world closely, and earlier this year, OpenAI finally released GPT-5. It’s been highly anticipated – probably more than any AI model we’ve seen so far. A lot of the buzz came from OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, who confidently predicted GPT-5 would be a significant leap forward from GPT-4, even playfully admitting that GPT-4 had its limitations.

Despite high hopes, the update appears to have fallen short. Many users have voiced their disappointment, saying it’s actually made ChatGPT harder to use.

Even before GPT-5 was released, Bill Gates, Microsoft’s co-founder, had suggested that OpenAI’s GPT technology wasn’t improving much. But Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, believes the new version is a significant step forward. He stated after its launch that OpenAI is poised to surpass Microsoft.

It appears OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is planning something new beyond GPT-5. This is suggested by the name they’re considering for their next model.

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, jokingly announced on X (formerly Twitter) that the next version of GPT, currently known as GPT-6, will be called GPT-6-7.

GPT-6 will be renamed GPT-6-7, you’re welcomeOctober 30, 2025

“6-7” is a popular slang term among younger generations (Gen Alpha), but its exact meaning is unclear. Despite this, Dictionary.com has surprisingly named it as their Word of the Year for 2025, acknowledging they’re still working to understand what it means.

I looked into the origin of this term, but it only made things more confusing. It appears to have started with a rap song, then showed up in an episode of South Park. Now, it’s become incredibly common – you can hear it everywhere in schools across the US and the UK.

It appears to be a popular, but ultimately meaningless, slang term. Gabe Dannenbring, a seventh-grade science teacher from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, explained this in an interview with CNN:

It’s become a widespread obsession among these kids – almost like a contagious idea. If you even mention the numbers six or seven, a large group – at least fifteen of them – immediately shout ‘6-7!’

It’s hard to tell whether Sam Altman actually intends to rename GPT-6 to GPT-6-7, or if he was just making a playful comment to capitalize on current trends. Even seemingly strange decisions in the tech world can sometimes be a genuine attempt to get young people more interested in artificial intelligence.

Nobody knows what it means. And that’s kind of the funny thing about it.

Gabe Dannenbring, a seventh-grade science teacher

In my research, I’m seeing a really interesting shift in how young people get information. They’re moving away from traditional search engines like Google and Bing and increasingly using AI tools like ChatGPT. It seems they prefer the quick, direct answers these tools provide, rather than having to sift through long articles and web pages. It’s like they want information ‘ready-made’ – instantly accessible and easy to understand.

This could be a sign that OpenAI is already working on the AI model that will follow GPT-5, and that development is quietly underway.

FAQ

What will OpenAI’s GPT-5 successor be called?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently shared on X that they’re considering a playful name for the AI model after GPT-5 – possibly GPT-6-7, referencing Gen Alpha’s popular slang. However, it appears the original plan was to simply name it GPT-6 before the ‘6-7’ idea gained traction, which seems like the more likely outcome.

What does 6-7 mean?

As a researcher, I’ve found this term surprisingly difficult to pin down – it almost seems the *lack* of a fixed definition is the point. It’s incredibly versatile and, interestingly, I’ve observed Gen Alpha frequently using it whenever they encounter the numbers 6 or 7 in any form.

Why did ChatGPT users hate the GPT-5 upgrade?

Many users reported that the new AI model made the chatbot less enjoyable to use, and they clearly preferred the previous version, GPT-4o, because it felt more personal. Sam Altman explained that some users had become too dependent on the chatbot, possibly because they lacked support systems elsewhere in their lives.

Read More

2025-11-03 15:40