User asks about GPT model data updates and token consumption for language learning
A Reddit user inquired whether new GPT models have access to more recent data or are just smarter versions with the same old information, and whether high-token models are necessary for language learning tasks like creating graded readers and vocabulary lists. The post reflects ongoing user confusion about model capabilities and practical usage.
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