Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Meta are set to unveil advanced AI models geared towards reasoning and planning. Meta will introduce Llama 3, while OpenAI will launch GPT-5. These models aim to bolster the capabilities of large language models for tasks like reasoning and memory functions. Joelle Pineau, Meta’s VP of AI research, highlights their exploration of language models for enhanced engagement in reasoning and planning. Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s COO, emphasizes the need for AI to handle complex tasks more effectively. The competition in AI intensifies as companies like Google and Anthropic also gear up for new releases.