OpenAI Retires GPT-4o Model in Favor of GPT 5.2
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OpenAI has announced the retirement of its popular GPT-4o model, along with several other models, including GPT-5 Instant, GPT-5 Thinking, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and o4-mini. The decision comes as GPT 5.2 has met expectations and offers improved features. The retirement is scheduled for February 13, 2026. GPT-4o was known for its personal and warm conversational style, which users preferred over newer models. OpenAI has introduced a Personality feature to align the user experience with GPT-4o's strengths.
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01.02.2026 03:26 1 articles · 23h ago
OpenAI Announces Retirement of GPT-4o Model
OpenAI has announced the retirement of GPT-4o, along with several other models, on February 13, 2026. The decision is based on the success of GPT 5.2, which has met user expectations and offers improved features. GPT-4o was known for its personal and warm conversational style, which influenced the development of newer models.
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- OpenAI is retiring famous GPT-4o model, says GPT 5.2 is good enough — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.02.2026 03:26
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OpenAI will retire GPT-4o, GPT-5 Instant, GPT-5 Thinking, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and o4-mini on February 13, 2026.
First reported: 01.02.2026 03:261 source, 1 articleShow sources
- OpenAI is retiring famous GPT-4o model, says GPT 5.2 is good enough — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.02.2026 03:26
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GPT-4o was brought back after user backlash due to its popular conversational style and warmth.
First reported: 01.02.2026 03:261 source, 1 articleShow sources
- OpenAI is retiring famous GPT-4o model, says GPT 5.2 is good enough — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.02.2026 03:26
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GPT 5.2 has met expectations, leading to the retirement of GPT-4o.
First reported: 01.02.2026 03:261 source, 1 articleShow sources
- OpenAI is retiring famous GPT-4o model, says GPT 5.2 is good enough — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.02.2026 03:26
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Only 0.1% of users still prefer GPT-4o over GPT 5.2.
First reported: 01.02.2026 03:261 source, 1 articleShow sources
- OpenAI is retiring famous GPT-4o model, says GPT 5.2 is good enough — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.02.2026 03:26
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OpenAI has introduced a Personality feature to customize the AI experience.
First reported: 01.02.2026 03:261 source, 1 articleShow sources
- OpenAI is retiring famous GPT-4o model, says GPT 5.2 is good enough — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.02.2026 03:26