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OpenAI to Retire GPT-4o, Focus on GPT-5 Models

1/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

OpenAI will retire GPT-4o model and several others on February 13, 2026, to focus on GPT-5 models.
GPT-4o accounts for about 0.1% of daily users, guiding the shift to GPT-5.
OpenAI faced backlash after briefly removing GPT-4o following the GPT-5 launch and restored it.
OpenAI says GPT-5.1 and GPT-5.2 address concerns, offering customization and personality options.
The retirement may frustrate some users, but it reallocates resources toward widely used models.

History

Historical Context

OpenAI launched GPT-3 on May 28, 2020, marking a significant advancement in natural language processing with 175 billion parameters, surpassing its predecessor, GPT-2. This model's rapid adoption led to over 300 applications within months, while OpenAI's strategic shift to retire less popular models reflects the tech industry's dynamic nature, where user feedback increasingly drives innovation and product development.

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Story summary

OpenAI will retire GPT-4o model and several others on February 13, 2026, to focus on GPT-5 models.
GPT-4o accounts for about 0.1% of daily users, guiding the shift to GPT-5.
OpenAI faced backlash after briefly removing GPT-4o following the GPT-5 launch and restored it.
OpenAI says GPT-5.1 and GPT-5.2 address concerns, offering customization and personality options.
The retirement may frustrate some users, but it reallocates resources toward widely used models.

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