Do you remember the first time you used ChatGPT and discovered its incredible conversational abilities? Perhaps you were impressed by the fluidity of the exchanges or the creativity of the responses. Today, OpenAI is turning an important page in its history by ending the use of the GPT-4 model. Find out why and how this will transform your experience with ChatGPT.
The 3 key points not to miss
- OpenAI is withdrawing the GPT-4 model and its derivatives from ChatGPT starting February 13.
- The GPT-5.2 model is now the standard for ChatGPT users.
- OpenAI receives massive financial support from partners such as Microsoft, Nvidia, and potentially Amazon.
The transition from GPT-4 to GPT-5.2
Starting February 13, OpenAI will end the use of the GPT-4 model in ChatGPT. This decision also concerns its variants like GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and OpenAI o4-mini. These models will remain available for developers via APIs, but their use in the public application will end.
The switch to GPT-5.2 marks a new stage. After the launch of GPT-5, OpenAI introduced GPT-5.1 and then GPT-5.2, offering increased customization options for the models’ personality. Currently, less than 0.1% of ChatGPT users continue to rely on GPT-4, which motivated OpenAI to streamline its offerings.
Continuous improvements to ChatGPT
OpenAI is committed to constantly improving the conversational style and response quality of its models. The upcoming updates aim to inject more personality and creativity while reducing unnecessary refusals and excessive caution. An interesting feature will soon be deployed to adapt security based on users’ age, allowing ChatGPT to treat adults and minors appropriately.
Investments and strategic collaborations
OpenAI remains a company in search of profitability, and for this, it benefits from the financial support of key partners. Microsoft and Nvidia continue to support OpenAI, and a potential $60 billion investment could include Amazon. This strategic collaboration with Amazon, announced at the end of last year, could be influenced by the value of the cloud contract between the two companies.
Context and prospects for OpenAI
Founded in 2015, OpenAI quickly established itself as a leader in the field of generative artificial intelligence, notably with the success of ChatGPT. However, the competition is fierce, with companies like Anthropic challenging OpenAI with their own innovations. Collaborations with giants like Microsoft and Nvidia have strengthened OpenAI’s position, but the company still needs to prove the profitability of its models.
With the transition to GPT-5.2 and the potentially massive support from Amazon, OpenAI seems well-positioned to continue innovating and defining the future of conversational technologies. However, the challenge remains immense to transform this innovation into sustainable commercial success.
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