We are excited to announce the release of the API for GPT-4o-2024-08-06, the newest and most advanced AI model from OpenAI, now available via the Azure OpenAI Service. This model brings significant advancements to AI capabilities, including the game-changing JSON Structured Outputs feature, which enhances developer productivity and application versatility. Starting today, you can harness the full power of GPT-4o-2024-08-06 in your generative AI applications.
Three Key Highlights of GPT-4o-2024-08-06
GPT-4o-2024-08-06 is a groundbreaking step forward in GenAI model technology, boasting several remarkable new features and improvements.
1. New Feature: JSON Structured Outputs
JSON Structured Outputs enable developers to specify the desired output format from the AI model by defining a JSON Schema. This feature ensures that outputs are well-structured and consistent, simplifying the generation of structured data and reducing the need for post-processing. It also provides significant cost savings, with up to 50% savings on input costs and up to 33% savings on output costs compared to the previous model, GPT-4o-2024-05-13.
2. Improved Cost Efficiency
The GPT-4o-2024-08-06 model offers substantial cost savings for developers:
- Input Costs: Reduced by up to 50% ($2.50 per 1M input tokens)
- Output Costs: Reduced by up to 33% ($10.00 per 1M output tokens)
3. Expanded Availability
The GPT-4o-2024-08-06 API is now available globally through Global and Regional Standard deployments in every US region plus Sweden Central.
Why Choose GPT-4o-2024-08-06?
The GPT-4o-2024-08-06 model is designed to perform a wide range of tasks with minimal cost and latency, making it perfect for applications that require fast, real-time text responses. With the introduction of JSON Structured Outputs, it delivers 100% reliability in evaluations, ensuring outputs perfectly match the defined output schemas. This innovation enhances the efficiency and accuracy of AI-powered applications across diverse use cases.
Structured Outputs: Revolutionizing AI Development
What are Structured Outputs? Structured Outputs allow developers to define the exact output format using a JSON Schema, making it easier to generate data in the desired structure for various applications. This feature is ideal for seamless integration with other systems.
Key Benefits for Developers:
- Consistent Data Formats: Outputs adhere to a defined JSON Schema, minimizing the need for manual post-processing.
- Flexible Tool Integrations: Supports specific function signatures, enabling precise outputs for tool integrations.
- Streamlined Application Development: Simplifies the creation of data payloads, enhancing the overall user experience.
Example Use Case: A customer support chatbot can use Structured Outputs to generate responses formatted specifically for logging and analytics. This approach allows for seamless data integration, simplifying the process of logging, analyzing, and taking action based on the data.
Getting Started with Structured Outputs: To leverage the benefits of Structured Outputs, follow these three simple steps:
- Define Your JSON Schema: Determine the structure of your AI outputs.
- Configure the AI Model: Utilize the Structured Outputs feature in your API call.
- Integration and Testing: Integrate the output into your application and test thoroughly.
Availability and Pricing
Pricing Options: The GPT-4o-2024-08-06 API offers significant cost reductions compared to its predecessor, GPT-4o-2024-05-13. Inputs are priced at $2.50 per 1M tokens, and outputs are $10.00 per 1M tokens. For detailed pricing, please refer to the Azure OpenAI Service pricing page.
Regional Availability:
We are happy to make the API available in all US regions + Sweden Central as part of Global and Regional Standard deployments.
Comparing GPT-4o-2024-08-06 to Other Models
Compared to GPT-4o-2024-05-13: The new model offers advanced features like Structured Outputs for more precise and structured outputs across various applications, enhancing performance and reliability.
Compared to GPT-4o Mini: While both models share multimodal capabilities, GPT-4o Mini is optimized for cost efficiency, making it an ideal choice for testing and applications where cost is a critical factor.
Next Steps for Customers
Learn more about the model in our documentation and try out the model in the Azure AI Studio. If you're currently using GPT-4o-2024-05-13, you can easily upgrade to GPT-4o-2024-08-06 if both models are available in your region and offer type. At this time, there are no plans for automatic upgrades to the new model, but we will keep you informed of any future changes.
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