The AI race keeps accelerating, with new models constantly dropping. In this race, OpenAI has somehow managed to keep itself in the spotlight always. The hype is reaching a new high with the internet in love with the dreamy Ghibli-style content coming from its image models. Riding that wave, OpenAI is getting ready to roll out GPT-4.1 along with some other new models. Let’s get into the depth of the ChatGPT 4.1 rumor.
ChatGPT 4.1 is on its way!
OpenAI is preparing to drop a batch of new AI models. Even though they haven’t officially spilled all the details yet, Tom Warren from The Verge says one of the models is definitely GPT-4.1. One insider even called it a refined version of GPT-4.0, which is honestly exciting, since that model already handled audio, images, and text all at once in real time. The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman teased on X that they’re about to roll out a long-awaited feature, and that kind of tease usually means something pretty major. So, it is most likely a 4.0 model. We might see it go live next week.
a few times a year i wake up early and can’t fall back asleep because we are launching a new feature ive been so excited about for so long.
today is one of those days!
— Sam Altman (@sama) April 10, 2025
Not just that, but also its smaller versions that include GPT-4.1 mini and nano. If that’s true, it could mean faster, lighter models that work on more devices or use less power. Honestly, that would be a big win for everyday users.
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Other models
But that’s not all. OpenAI is also working on more models beyond GPT-4.1. They’re close to releasing the full version of their o3 model, and we might also get to see a compact o4 mini soon. AI engineer Tibo Blaho spotted code hints in a new ChatGPT web version that mention o4 mini, o4 mini high, and o3.
That’s a strong sign these are right around the corner. But don’t be surprised if there’s a delay because the sources say they’re facing some serious capacity issues because of the Ghibli thing. Just last month, OpenAI had to limit usage temporarily because of how overloaded their systems were. Sam Altman even joked that GPUs were melting from the massive traffic, especially from free-tier users. So yeah, we will soon get to see the GPT 4.1, but not sure when.
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