OpenAI, the renowned artificial intelligence research laboratory, has exciting news for developers and paying customers. The company has announced that its most powerful chatbot API, the GPT-4 API, is now available to all paying API customers. Previously, the GPT-4 API was undergoing closed testing and was only accessible to a select few. This latest development opens up a world of possibilities for developers who can now integrate OpenAI’s large language model (LLM) into their own products. The GPT-4 API allows for numerous applications such as summarization, coding assistance, analysis, and composition.
In addition to the GPT-4 API launch, OpenAI has made a significant shift from the Completions API to the Chat Completions API. The newer Chat Completions API models have gained immense popularity since their introduction in March. OpenAI reports that these models now account for an impressive 97 percent of the API GPT usage. To further align with the newer models, OpenAI has decided to retire the older Completions API models over time. This process will take approximately six months, with the older models being replaced by their newer counterparts starting from January 4, 2024. Although the older models will still be available, they will be labeled as legacy products.
OpenAI has ensured that developers using the deprecated models will not be left in the lurch. The company will provide drop-in replacements for the older models, offering a smooth transition for users. For example, users of the text-davinci-003 model are recommended to switch to the gpt-3.5-turbo-instruct model. Similarly, newer versions of ada, babbage, curie, and davinci models will replace their earlier versions. OpenAI has also made significant progress with its other APIs and has deemed APIs for Whisper, DALL-E, and GPT-3.5 Turbo generally available based on their stability and readiness for production-scale use.
OpenAI has also expressed its commitment to continuously refining and fine-tuning its models throughout the year. With the GPT-4 API now accessible to all paying customers, developers can expect new and improved iterations of OpenAI’s language models in the near future.
In conclusion, OpenAI has rolled out its highly anticipated GPT-4 API to all paying customers, enabling developers to integrate the powerful language model into their applications. The shift to the Chat Completions API and the retirement of older models signify OpenAI’s commitment to providing cutting-edge technology and improved user experiences. Developers can expect more advancements and refinements as OpenAI continues to enhance its language models.
