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OpenAI has permanently retired ChatGPT 4o after bringing it back for paid users after backlash a while back.

Of course many who got used to and even got "cozy" with the model are pissed. But aside from those who had "relationships" with the AI (I can't believe I had to write that) what does the sun-setting of a model means for the marketing community as a whole?

Better Tech

With a better model, like ChatGPT 5 and those from Anthropic and Google (among others) the responses and capabilities are more powerful and useful. This hopefully means less wrong answers and better outputs.

These upgrades are a win for the marketing community, because with the new technology and features, whole teams can be more efficient with their tasks and what they are putting out to their clients and potential customers.

Now I'm not saying just let the AI do the work. What I'm saying is that with better tech behind these LLMs marketing teams can be more creative and efficient with their time.

Adapt or Die

It really boils down to this – Adapt or Die. Plain and simple. Yes, you might be more comfortable with a model that you've been using for months, but technology doesn't sit still. It evolves. And with it you have to as well.

What do you think? Is OpenAI getting rid of ChatGPT 4o a travesty? Or does it make sense. Let me know in the comments below.

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Advertising works!

What’s behind the mass exodus at xAI?

Departures during a restructuring are normal — but internal tensions might play a role as well.

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I think Elon being Elon is a big part of it, tbh!

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It’s time to go back to the Moon—this time to stay.”

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Billionaires poking fun at each other. Good grief.

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Just what we always wanted!

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This could be interesting.

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Yikes this ChatGPT ad is huge!! First one I’ve seen. How has Sam Altman spent the last year talking about how they would blend in and then this is the final product?
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Yuck, these ads look like they're going to suck!

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What does this "upgrade of sorts" and retirement of 4o mean for the greater marketing community?

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What does this "upgrade of sorts" and retirement of 4o mean for the greater marketing community?