OpenAI has officially retired the controversial GPT-4o model
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by Jackson ChenFebruary 14, 2026
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OpenAI has officially retired its GPT-4o model, a conversational AI known for its flattery and charm, on February 13. This move also affects several other models, including GPT-5, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and OpenAI o4-mini. The retirement marks the final end of GPT-4o, which had previously been temporarily taken offline in August but restored due to user complaints. However, this time, OpenAI has made it permanent, prioritizing newer models like GPT-5.2.
The decision reflects a shift in user preference, as only 0.1% of users still chose GPT-4o daily. OpenAI emphasized that the majority of usage has migrated to more advanced models, making GPT-4o obsolete for most users
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Originally published on Engadget on 2/14/2026