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Retiring GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and OpenAI o4-mini in ChatGPT
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GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and OpenAI o4-mini will be retired from ChatGPT on February 13, 2026. There are currently no changes to the API regarding these model retirements.
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- Praise: OpenAI's commitment to user choice and freedom, especially for adults, reflects a thoughtful approach to AI interaction that prioritizes user autonomy and safety.
- Praise: Users appreciate the conversational style and warmth of GPT-4o, indicating that emotional engagement in AI can enhance user experience and satisfaction.
- Praise: ChatGPT's generous usage limits on the $20 plan compared to competitors demonstrate its accessibility and value for users, fostering a positive perception of the service.
- Concern: Frequent users report dissatisfaction with the GPT-5 series, citing issues with adherence to instructions and a tendency to provide overly verbose responses, which diminishes usability.
- Concern: The shift in user preference towards Claude suggests that some users find competing models more effective for their needs, raising concerns about the current performance of OpenAI's offerings.
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