ChatGPT’s GPT-4 Model Being Replaced by GPT-4o
GPT-4o: A Major Upgrade
When ChatGPT first gained popularity in 2022, GPT-3.5 was the default model. In March 2023, the more advanced GPT-4 replaced it. Since then, both models have been lapped by a much more capable GPT-4o, which will soon replace GPT-4.
GPT-4o’s Features
The "o" in GPT-4o stands for Omni and refers to the model’s multimodal features. These features allow it to understand text, audio, image, and video inputs and output text, audio, and images, greatly expanding upon what GPT-4 could do. Since then, GPT-4o has continued to be upgraded to expand its assistance further.
GPT-4o’s Capabilities
The changelog shows a March 27 upgrade that improved GPT-4o’s capabilities across different areas, including:
Smarter Problem-Solving in STEM and Coding
Enhanced Instruction-Following and Formatting Accuracy
OpenAI said these upgrades have made it a "natural successor" to GPT-4.
GPT-4 Retirement
Currently, subscribers can access GPT-4 under the model toggle, but they will be met with a caution symbol alerting them that the model is leaving on April 30. Developers and researchers will still be able to access GPT-4 in the API even past the retirement date, where they can also access other legacy models such as GPT-3.5, DALL-E 2, and more.
Impact on Free Users
This update won’t impact free users as the default model for that model is GPT-4o mini, and the only other models they have limited access to include GPT-4o and o3-mini.
ChatGPT’s Latest Feature Update
The news comes at the same time as ChatGPT’s latest feature update, which expanded the chatbot’s memory feature to reference all of your past conversations and create a more personalized experience.
Conclusion
The update marks a significant milestone in the evolution of ChatGPT, as GPT-4o takes over from GPT-4. With its multimodal features and ongoing upgrades, GPT-4o is poised to revolutionize the way we interact with AI.
FAQs
Q: What is GPT-4o?
A: GPT-4o is a more advanced model that can understand and respond to text, audio, image, and video inputs, and output text, audio, and images.
Q: Why is GPT-4 being retired?
A: GPT-4o consistently outperformed GPT-4 in writing, coding, and STEM in head-to-head evaluations, making it a natural successor.
Q: Will free users be affected?
A: No, free users will not be affected, as the default model for them is GPT-4o mini, and they will still have limited access to GPT-4o and o3-mini.
Q: Will developers and researchers still have access to GPT-4?
A: Yes, they will still be able to access GPT-4 in the API even past the retirement date, along with other legacy models.
