Inflection AI Unveils Inflection-2.5, a More Efficient Rival to GPT-4

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April 30, 2025

Details

  • Inflection AI announced the launch of Inflection-2.5 on May 1, 2025, describing its performance as rivaling GPT-4 and Gemini while using only 40% of the compute required to train GPT-4.
  • The latest version boosts Pi’s technical skills, with advancements in coding as reflected by higher scores on MBPP+ and HumanEval+, and impressive results in math, reaching the 85th percentile on the Physics GRE.
  • Pi now features real-time web search integration, giving users access to the latest news and current events data in addition to empathetic conversation.
  • Building on the November 2024 release of Inflection-2, the updated Pi is accessible through a new desktop application alongside its mobile and web platforms.
  • Inflection-2.5 currently supports 1 million daily active users, facilitating conversations that last an average of 33 minutes, and maintains a 60% weekly retention rate among users.

Impact

By achieving near-GPT-4 performance with significantly reduced compute, Inflection-2.5 intensifies the pressure on competitors like OpenAI and Google to enhance model efficiency. Its mix of high technical and interpersonal skills positions Pi for expansion in sectors like customer support and education. Strong user engagement suggests Inflection is becoming a serious challenger to established AI assistants from major tech players.

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