Another Crazy Day in AI: OpenAI Goes Big with the 4.1 Family
- Wowza Team
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
You made it through the grind of Tuesday. Now, let's talk about what AI was up to.
OpenAI just released GPT‑4.1—and it’s faster, smarter, and built for real-world hustle. Less glitch, more get-things-done.
Meanwhile, car dealers don’t have time to panic. AI is helping them price, plan, and sell smarter in the face of potential tariffs. Business as usual—but optimized.
And remember Windows Paint and Notepad? They just got a serious AI upgrade. They're still classics—but now with a side of Copilot.
Here's another crazy day in AI:
OpenAI introduces GPT-4.1
Car dealers turn to AI to offset trump auto tariffs
Copilot now works in paint and notepad
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: OpenAI’s New Model Family
Image Credit: Wowza (created with Ideogram)
What would happen if AI models could process entire codebases while maintaining accuracy and following complex instructions?
OpenAI has just announced their latest model family: GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and GPT-4.1 nano. These models bring significant improvements to coding capabilities, instruction following, and context processing. With an updated knowledge cutoff of June 2024, they can handle up to 1 million tokens of context—enough to process more than 8 complete copies of the React codebase at once. This leap forward in AI processing power is designed to make a meaningful impact, especially for developers and businesses tackling complex, data-heavy projects.
Here are some key points about the new release:
Improved coding performance: GPT-4.1 is better equipped to generate, debug, and manage code across complex systems with more precision and efficiency.
Extended context window: With up to 1 million tokens, these models can handle larger contexts, allowing for smoother workflows and fewer disruptions when processing extensive documents or tasks.
Mini and nano versions for flexibility: The mini and nano versions offer a more lightweight and cost-effective solution while maintaining high performance for various use cases.
Developer-friendly features: Optimized for real-world coding tasks, GPT-4.1 focuses on helping developers tackle common challenges such as code refactoring, debugging, and understanding complex code structures.
Real-world applications: Companies like Windsurf and Qodo are already benefiting from the new capabilities, reporting faster development cycles and more accurate outcomes.
End of GPT-4.5 support: OpenAI is phasing out GPT-4.5 by mid-2025, making GPT-4.1 the new go-to model for developers in the AI landscape.
The introduction of GPT-4.1 and its smaller variants offers something that feels practical and grounded. These updates are less about flashy features and more about solving real pain points—things like staying within context limits, keeping code clean, or just getting more consistent results from prompts that require precision.
It’s also worth noting how much more accessible this release feels. With Mini and Nano versions available, the barrier to integrating strong AI performance into smaller apps or edge devices is lower. That could change how and where people apply AI—from large-scale systems to quick, on-the-fly tools built by smaller teams.
What stands out isn’t just the technical leap, but how these changes might encourage a wider range of people to experiment, build, and test what’s possible. Whether you’re knee-deep in code or just curious about what new models can do, this release makes it easier to explore and harder to ignore.
Read the full article here.
Watch the livestream here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
Car Dealers Turn to AI to Offset Trump Auto Tariffs
/Nikolas Lanum on FOXBusiness
Car dealers are embracing AI to handle the uncertainty caused by proposed tariffs on imported vehicles and parts. From conversational AI that manages customer questions to predictive pricing tools, dealerships are using automation to boost sales, optimize inventory, and personalize outreach amid shifting policies. As consumers rush to buy before potential price hikes, AI helps streamline communication, schedule service, and adapt marketing strategies on the fly. Industry leaders say these tools are becoming essential for both new and used vehicle sales during this volatile period.
Read more here.
Copilot Now Works in Paint and Notepad
/David Nield on WIRED
AI has quietly arrived in two of Windows’ most classic apps: Paint and Notepad. Paint now includes generative tools like image creation, background removal, and AI-powered erasing, while Notepad adds AI-assisted text editing features like tone shifts, rewriting, and formatting options. Some features require Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro credits, but basic tools are free to try. Whether you’re editing a photo or punching up a paragraph, AI is now just a click away in your everyday Windows apps.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.
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