Introducing GPT-4.1 in the API

Practical AI: Tools, Models & Frameworksapi

What changed

Introducing GPT-4.1 in the API—a new family of models with across-the-board improvements, including major gains in coding, instruction following, and long-context understanding. We’re also releasing our first nano model. Available to developers worldwide starting today.

Why it matters

A concrete addition to Practical AI: Tools, Models & Frameworks: it changes what's available to builders today rather than being general commentary.

How it compares

Related prior coverage to compare against:

  • Introducing GPT-5.2
  • Introducing GPT-5.4 mini and nano
  • DALL·E API now available in public beta

Sources