OpenAI Releases
OpenAI news, ChatGPT, models and product updates. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 250 OpenAI releases · Updated
- OpenAI Python SDK Releases sdkai ·
openai-python v2.52.0 adds content provenance checks
The openai-python client library version 2.52.0 introduces content provenance checks, enhancing API security and traceability. It also fixes a bug to correctly honor longer Retry-After delays for rate limiting. This release is primarily for developers using the OpenAI API via the Python SDK.
feature patch - OpenAI Python SDK Releases sdkaiengineer ·
OpenAI Python Library v2.51.0 Adds Fast Tier Support
The latest OpenAI Python library release (v2.51.0) introduces support for the new 'fast' tier API, enabling potentially faster and more cost-effective inference for compatible models. This feature is now available for developers using the library. It also includes a fix to ensure helper methods correctly recognize this tier.
feature patch - OpenAI Python SDK Releases sdkai ·
OpenAI Python Client v2.50.0: Transcription Model Updates
The OpenAI Python client has been updated to version 2.50.0, introducing transcription model updates. This release also restores a transcription keyword overload, fixing a previous bug. These changes are primarily relevant to developers using the Python SDK for audio transcription tasks.
feature patch - endoflife.date eolopenai-models ·
OpenAI model o4-mini reaches end of life in 90 days
OpenAI model o4-mini reaches end of life on 2026-10-23 (90 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolopenai-models ·
OpenAI model gpt-4o-2024-05-13 reaches end of life in 90 days
OpenAI model gpt-4o-2024-05-13 reaches end of life on 2026-10-23 (90 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolopenai-models ·
OpenAI model gpt-4-0613 reaches end of life in 90 days
OpenAI model gpt-4-0613 reaches end of life on 2026-10-23 (90 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolopenai-models ·
OpenAI model gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 reaches end of life in 90 days
OpenAI model gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 reaches end of life on 2026-10-23 (90 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolopenai-models ·
OpenAI model o1-pro-2025-03-19 has reached end of life
OpenAI model o1-pro-2025-03-19 reached end of life on 2026-07-23. It no longer receives fixes or security updates — plan the upgrade now.
deprecation - endoflife.date eolopenai-models ·
OpenAI model o1-2024-12-17 has reached end of life
OpenAI model o1-2024-12-17 reached end of life on 2026-07-23. It no longer receives fixes or security updates — plan the upgrade now.
deprecation - endoflife.date eolopenai-models ·
OpenAI model gpt-5-codex has reached end of life
OpenAI model gpt-5-codex reached end of life on 2026-07-23. It no longer receives fixes or security updates — plan the upgrade now.
deprecation - endoflife.date eolopenai-models ·
OpenAI model gpt-5-chat-latest has reached end of life
OpenAI model gpt-5-chat-latest reached end of life on 2026-07-23. It no longer receives fixes or security updates — plan the upgrade now.
deprecation - OpenAI Python SDK Releases sdkaiengineer ·
OpenAI Python Client v2.47.0: Experimental HTTPX2 and CI runner support
The latest OpenAI Python client release v2.47.0 introduces experimental runtime support for HTTPX2 clients, enhancing compatibility and performance for developers using this HTTP library. It also includes configurable CI runner and private-production-repo support for workflow templates, benefiting teams managing complex deployment pipelines. These updates are available now for all users of the openai-python library, with the HTTPX2 support noted as experimental.
feature patch - OpenAI Python SDK Releases sdkaipreviewengineer ·
openai-python v2.46.0 adds project service accounts and API key access
The latest openai-python client library version 2.46.0 introduces new features for managing API keys related to organization projects and service accounts. It also includes bug fixes to ensure type compatibility and remove outdated beta annotations. These changes are relevant for developers integrating OpenAI services who manage access and keys programmatically.
feature patch - endoflife.date eolopenai-models ·
OpenAI model o1-pro-2025-03-19 reaches end of life in 7 days
OpenAI model o1-pro-2025-03-19 reaches end of life on 2026-07-23 (7 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolopenai-models ·
OpenAI model o1-2024-12-17 reaches end of life in 7 days
OpenAI model o1-2024-12-17 reaches end of life on 2026-07-23 (7 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolopenai-models ·
OpenAI model gpt-5-codex reaches end of life in 7 days
OpenAI model gpt-5-codex reaches end of life on 2026-07-23 (7 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolopenai-models ·
OpenAI model gpt-5-chat-latest reaches end of life in 7 days
OpenAI model gpt-5-chat-latest reaches end of life on 2026-07-23 (7 days from now).
deprecation - OpenAI Python SDK Releases sdkaiengineer ·
openai-python v2.44.0 prioritizes first auth header
The latest openai-python library release, v2.44.0, fixes a bug where the first authentication header was not being prioritized. This change ensures that the client correctly uses the primary authentication credentials when multiple are present. The update is now available for all users of the Python SDK.
patch - OpenAI Python SDK Releases sdkai ·
openai-python v2.42.0 adds spend alerts and API updates
The openai-python library has been updated to version 2.42.0, introducing new administrative features for spend alerts and manual API updates. These enhancements benefit developers managing their OpenAI API usage by providing more control and visibility over costs. The release also includes updates to the OpenAPI specification and Stainless configuration, impacting users who rely on precise API definitions. This update is available now for all users of the Python SDK.
feature patch - OpenAI Python SDK Releases sdkaipreviewengineer ·
OpenAI Python Client v2.45.0
The OpenAI Python client library has released version 2.45.0, introducing a new API feature for gpt-5.6-sol models. This update also rectifies a bug that affected access to beta resources. The release provides enhancements for developers working with OpenAI's latest language models and ensures stable access to experimental features.
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