OpenAI to Phase Out GPT-4 from ChatGPT Soon
OpenAI is set to phase out its groundbreaking AI model, GPT-4, from ChatGPT, as announced in a recent changelog update on Thursday. Starting April 30, GPT-4 will be completely replaced by the newer GPT-4o, which has been serving as the default model in ChatGPT. However, fans of GPT-4 can still access it through OpenAI's API.
According to OpenAI, GPT-4o has shown superior performance over GPT-4 in various domains such as writing, coding, and STEM. "Recent upgrades have further improved GPT-4o's instruction following, problem solving, and conversational flow, making it a natural successor to GPT-4," the changelog states. It's clear that OpenAI believes GPT-4o is the next big step forward.
Launched in March 2023, GPT-4 was initially introduced for use in ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot chatbot on the web. What made several versions of GPT-4 stand out was their multimodal capabilities, enabling them to process both images and text—a first for a widely deployed model from OpenAI.
The development of GPT-4 was no small feat. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that the model, which is reportedly enormous, cost over $100 million to train. It was later followed by GPT-4 Turbo in November 2023, which promised faster processing and lower costs.
GPT-4 has not been without controversy. It's at the center of ongoing copyright disputes with publishers, including The New York Times, who claim that OpenAI used their data to train the model without permission. OpenAI, on the other hand, argues that its use falls under fair use protections.
With GPT-4's retirement on the horizon, OpenAI appears to be gearing up for a new wave of models in ChatGPT. According to reverse engineer Tibor Blaho, the company is preparing a suite of models named GPT-4.1, which includes versions like GPT-4.1-mini, GPT-4.1-nano, and GPT-4.1. Additionally, OpenAI is working on the o3 "reasoning" model announced in December and a new model called o4-mini. It's an exciting time for AI enthusiasts as we anticipate what these new models will bring to the table.
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BruceAllen
September 20, 2025 at 10:30:30 AM EDT
GPT-4 要下架了？我還蠻喜歡它的穩定表現的說...新版本 GPT-4o 雖然快但覺得有時候回答太活潑了？希望未來可以保留讓使用者自選模型的彈性 🤔
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RonaldLee
August 8, 2025 at 11:00:59 PM EDT
Wow, GPT-4 getting phased out already? Feels like it just dropped! GPT-4o sounds promising, but I’m curious if it’ll really outshine its predecessor or just be a flashy upgrade. Anyone tried it yet? 🤔
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HaroldMoore
April 21, 2025 at 1:47:48 PM EDT
OpenAIがChatGPTからGPT-4をフェーズアウトするって聞いて、ちょっと寂しい気持ち😢。GPT-4は本当に良かったのに！でも、GPT-4oが未来なんだろうね。古い友達に別れを告げるみたいな感じ。みんなも同じ気持ち？GPT-4oが期待に応えてくれることを願ってるよ！
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CharlesJohnson
April 20, 2025 at 8:18:49 AM EDT
Me pone un poco triste que OpenAI vaya a eliminar el GPT-4 de ChatGPT 😢. ¡El GPT-4 era bastante sólido! Pero supongo que el GPT-4o es el futuro, ¿verdad? Aun así, se siente como despedirse de un viejo amigo. ¿Alguien más se siente igual? ¡Esperemos que el GPT-4o esté a la altura de las expectativas!
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FrankSmith
April 19, 2025 at 3:57:04 PM EDT
OpenAI가 ChatGPT에서 GPT-4를 단계적으로 폐지한다고 해서 슬퍼요 😢. GPT-4는 정말 좋았는데요! 하지만 GPT-4o가 미래겠죠? 옛 친구와 작별하는 기분이에요. 여러분도 같은 기분인가요? GPT-4o가 기대에 부응하기를 바랍니다!
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RalphHill
April 19, 2025 at 4:24:52 AM EDT
Fiquei meio triste com a OpenAI descontinuando o GPT-4 no ChatGPT 😢. O GPT-4 era bem sólido! Mas acho que o GPT-4o é o futuro, né? Ainda assim, parece que estou me despedindo de um velho amigo. Alguém mais se sente assim? Vamos torcer para que o GPT-4o corresponda às expectativas!
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OpenAI is set to phase out its groundbreaking AI model, GPT-4, from ChatGPT, as announced in a recent changelog update on Thursday. Starting April 30, GPT-4 will be completely replaced by the newer GPT-4o, which has been serving as the default model in ChatGPT. However, fans of GPT-4 can still access it through OpenAI's API.
According to OpenAI, GPT-4o has shown superior performance over GPT-4 in various domains such as writing, coding, and STEM. "Recent upgrades have further improved GPT-4o's instruction following, problem solving, and conversational flow, making it a natural successor to GPT-4," the changelog states. It's clear that OpenAI believes GPT-4o is the next big step forward.
Launched in March 2023, GPT-4 was initially introduced for use in ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot chatbot on the web. What made several versions of GPT-4 stand out was their multimodal capabilities, enabling them to process both images and text—a first for a widely deployed model from OpenAI.
The development of GPT-4 was no small feat. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that the model, which is reportedly enormous, cost over $100 million to train. It was later followed by GPT-4 Turbo in November 2023, which promised faster processing and lower costs.
GPT-4 has not been without controversy. It's at the center of ongoing copyright disputes with publishers, including The New York Times, who claim that OpenAI used their data to train the model without permission. OpenAI, on the other hand, argues that its use falls under fair use protections.
With GPT-4's retirement on the horizon, OpenAI appears to be gearing up for a new wave of models in ChatGPT. According to reverse engineer Tibor Blaho, the company is preparing a suite of models named GPT-4.1, which includes versions like GPT-4.1-mini, GPT-4.1-nano, and GPT-4.1. Additionally, OpenAI is working on the o3 "reasoning" model announced in December and a new model called o4-mini. It's an exciting time for AI enthusiasts as we anticipate what these new models will bring to the table.
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September 20, 2025 at 10:30:30 AM EDT
GPT-4 要下架了？我還蠻喜歡它的穩定表現的說...新版本 GPT-4o 雖然快但覺得有時候回答太活潑了？希望未來可以保留讓使用者自選模型的彈性 🤔
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August 8, 2025 at 11:00:59 PM EDT
Wow, GPT-4 getting phased out already? Feels like it just dropped! GPT-4o sounds promising, but I’m curious if it’ll really outshine its predecessor or just be a flashy upgrade. Anyone tried it yet? 🤔
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April 21, 2025 at 1:47:48 PM EDT
OpenAIがChatGPTからGPT-4をフェーズアウトするって聞いて、ちょっと寂しい気持ち😢。GPT-4は本当に良かったのに！でも、GPT-4oが未来なんだろうね。古い友達に別れを告げるみたいな感じ。みんなも同じ気持ち？GPT-4oが期待に応えてくれることを願ってるよ！
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April 20, 2025 at 8:18:49 AM EDT
Me pone un poco triste que OpenAI vaya a eliminar el GPT-4 de ChatGPT 😢. ¡El GPT-4 era bastante sólido! Pero supongo que el GPT-4o es el futuro, ¿verdad? Aun así, se siente como despedirse de un viejo amigo. ¿Alguien más se siente igual? ¡Esperemos que el GPT-4o esté a la altura de las expectativas!
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April 19, 2025 at 3:57:04 PM EDT
OpenAI가 ChatGPT에서 GPT-4를 단계적으로 폐지한다고 해서 슬퍼요 😢. GPT-4는 정말 좋았는데요! 하지만 GPT-4o가 미래겠죠? 옛 친구와 작별하는 기분이에요. 여러분도 같은 기분인가요? GPT-4o가 기대에 부응하기를 바랍니다!
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April 19, 2025 at 4:24:52 AM EDT
Fiquei meio triste com a OpenAI descontinuando o GPT-4 no ChatGPT 😢. O GPT-4 era bem sólido! Mas acho que o GPT-4o é o futuro, né? Ainda assim, parece que estou me despedindo de um velho amigo. Alguém mais se sente assim? Vamos torcer para que o GPT-4o corresponda às expectativas!
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