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Key Concepts

GPT4.1, GPT4.1 Mini, GPT4.1 Nano, Coding, Instruction Following, Long Context, API, Open Router, Windsurf, Agents, SW Bench, Polyglot Benchmark, P5.js, AI Profit Boardroom, Prompts, Latency, Token Context Window, Deprecation of GPT4.5 Preview.

GPT4.1 Release Overview

OpenAI has released GPT4.1, GPT4.1 Mini, and GPT4.1 Nano models in the API, focusing on improved coding capabilities, instruction following, and long context understanding. These models outperform GPT4.0 and GPT4.0 Mini across various benchmarks. The release is currently API-only, not directly available in the ChatGPT interface.

Performance Benchmarks and Improvements

• Coding: GPT4.1 scores 54.6% on the SW Bench verified benchmark, a 21.4% improvement over GPT4.0 and a 26.6% improvement over GPT4.5.
• Instruction Following: GPT4.1 demonstrates superior instruction following abilities on the scales multi-challenge benchmark.
• Long Context: GPT4.1 scores 72% on the Video MME a benchmark for multimodal long context understanding, a 6.7% improvement over GPT4.0.
• Windsurf Internal Coding Benchmarks: GPT4.1 scores 60% higher than GPT4.0, with users reporting 30% more efficiency in tool calling and 50% fewer unnecessary edits.

Model Variants and Pricing

Three models are available: GPT4.1, GPT4.1 Mini, and GPT4.1 Nano. Pricing varies, with Nano being the most affordable. All models support a million-token context window.

• GPT4.1: $2 per million input tokens
• GPT4.1 Mini: $0.4 per million input tokens
• GPT4.1 Nano: $0.1 per million input tokens

Accessing GPT4.1

• Open Router: Users can access GPT4.1, Mini, and Nano through Open Router, which allows using the models in a chat-like interface.
• Windsurf: Windsurf offers free API usage of GPT4.1 for a limited time, allowing users to write and chat directly within the platform.

Deprecation of GPT4.5 Preview

OpenAI will deprecate GPT4.5 Preview in the API within three months due to GPT4 offering similar or improved performance at lower costs and latency.

Real-World Applications and Examples

• Agent Development: The improved coding and instruction following capabilities make GPT4.1 models suitable for powering AI agents.
• Web Application Development: An example demonstrates GPT4.1 generating a flashcard web application with a better UI and code quality compared to GPT4.0.
• Game Development: A P5.js runner game was created using GPT4.1 and Windsurf, showcasing the model's speed and efficiency in generating code.

Tools and Platforms

• Open Router: A platform for accessing various AI models, including GPT4.1, with options for chat and API usage.
• Windsurf: A code editor similar to Visual Studio Code, offering free GPT4.1 access and features for AI-assisted coding.
• P5.js Editor: An online editor for creating and running P5.js sketches, used to test the generated game code.

Sam Altman's Statement

Sam Altman stated that GPT4.1, Mini, and Nano are now available in the API and are great at coding, instruction following, and long context tasks. He emphasized the focus on real-world utility and developer satisfaction.

Benchmarking Data

• SW Bench Verified Accuracy: GPT4.1 outperforms previous models.
• ADA Polyglot Benchmark Accuracy: GPT-NeoX-20B and GPT-J-6B are still outperforming GPT4.1.
• MMU Accuracy: OpenAI 01 is outperforming GPT4.1. GPT 4.5 is on par for MMU accuracy.
• Mass Vista Accuracy: GPT4.1 and GPT4.1 Mini are performing well.

Practical Demonstration: Creating a P5.js Game

A demonstration shows how to create a dinosaur-themed endless runner game using GPT4.1 and Windsurf. The prompt is taken from the AI Profit Boardroom. The generated P5.js code is then tested in the P5.js editor, resulting in a functional game.

AI Profit Boardroom

The AI Profit Boardroom is a community focused on making money, saving time, and growing with AI. It offers prompts, strategies, templates, and workflows for using AI tools like GPT4.1.

Conclusion

GPT4.1 represents a significant advancement in AI, particularly for coding-related tasks. Its improved performance, larger context window, and availability through platforms like Open Router and Windsurf make it a valuable tool for developers. The deprecation of GPT4.5 Preview signals a shift towards GPT4.1 as the preferred model for many applications.