The Final Countdown: OpenAI to Retire GPT-4o—But There’s a Catch for Enterprise Users
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OpenAI has previously announced the decommissioning of several prominent models, including GPT-4o, slated for February 13, 2026. This decision has ignited fervent discourse within the community, as a vast cohort of users maintains that GPT-4o remains the unparalleled choice for their specific requirements.
While OpenAI asserts that the GPT-5 lineage offers superior velocity and enhanced cognitive prowess, a significant segment of the user base—particularly within the corporate and academic sectors—yearns for the continuity of GPT-4o. In a concession detailed in its latest documentation, OpenAI has declared that ChatGPT Enterprise and Education subscribers shall retain access to these legacy models. By default, the model selector will omit these older iterations; access is contingent upon the administrative activation of legacy support within the workspace or account settings.
The protocol for workspace activation is as follows: navigate to the profile icon within ChatGPT, select Workspace Settings from the contextual menu, and under the Models tab, opt to enable legacy versions. It is imperative to note that these configurations are reserved exclusively for IT Administrators. The designated legacy models available to Enterprise and Education accounts include:
- GPT-4o
- OpenAI o3 & o3 Pro
- GPT-4.1 & GPT-4.5
Conversely, the models scheduled for absolute retirement—affecting Free and standard Plus subscribers—encompass:
- GPT-4o
- GPT-4.1 & 4.1 mini
- OpenAI o4-mini
- GPT-5 Instant and Thinking
Despite the burgeoning tide of public protest, OpenAI remains resolute regarding its Free and standard subscription tiers. On February 13, these users will be deprived of access to the aforementioned legacy models, as the corporation steadfastly adheres to its retirement policy.
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