GPT-4.5, the latest model from OpenAI, is noted for its enhanced emotional intelligence, making it a more natural conversationalist compared to previous models. It is designed to better recognize social cues, provide more empathetic responses, and engage in warmer, more intuitive interactions[1][2][6]. This improvement in emotional intelligence is attributed to its broader knowledge base and stronger alignment with user intent, which also reduces hallucinations[1][6].
In comparison, DeepSeek models are not specifically highlighted for their emotional intelligence but are recognized for their ability to handle large datasets efficiently[7][10]. While DeepSeek models offer impressive performance in certain applications, they do not focus on the same level of emotional intelligence as GPT-4.5. Instead, DeepSeek excels in tasks that require processing large amounts of data, making it suitable for different use cases than those optimized for GPT-4.5[7][10].
Overall, GPT-4.5's emotional intelligence is a significant advancement in AI conversational capabilities, especially in tasks requiring empathy and understanding of social cues. However, it is more compute-intensive and expensive to run compared to some other models like DeepSeek, which may offer cost-effective alternatives for different applications[4][10].
Citations:
[1] https://www.businessinsider.com/openai-sam-altman-releases-gpt-4-5-emotionally-intelligent-model-2025-2
[2] https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-says-its-new-chatgpt-4-5-has-better-emotional-intelligence/
[3] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11562005/
[4] https://www.constellationr.com/blog-news/insights/openais-gpt-45-has-more-emotional-intelligence-could-expand-use-cases
[5] https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/02/27/1112619/openai-just-released-gpt-4-5-and-says-it-is-its-biggest-and-best-chat-model-yet/
[6] https://bestofai.com/article/openai-releases-gpt-45-an-emotionally-intelligent-model
[7] https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gpt-4-vs-deepseek-v3-which-ai-model-offers-better-mahesh-lalwani-y0x2f
[8] https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/deepseek-vs-chatgpt-ai-model-comparison-guide-2025-michael-d-levitt-7ps3c
[9] https://venturebeat.com/ai/openai-releases-gpt-4-5/
[10] https://www.wps.ai/blog/deepseek-vs-chatgpt-which-is-the-better-ai-model/