OpenAI May Tidy Up Model Naming This Summer, Ditching Embarrassing Terms Like “GPT-4o”

2025-04-15

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hinted that the company may soon enhance its approach to model naming, with this update expected to roll out by this summer.

For a long time, the naming conventions of OpenAI’s models have drawn significant attention. The name "GPT-4o" in particular has sparked widespread discussion. Previous naming formats were viewed as somewhat lacking, leading to numerous jokes and critiques from the public. In his recent remarks, Altman mentioned that people still have a few more months to joke about the current naming scheme before the new system is finalized. Interestingly, OpenAI appears to openly embrace these jokes, acknowledging some validity in the humor directed at their naming choices.

As a rapidly growing force in the artificial intelligence sector, OpenAI has made remarkable progress in model development. However, naming remains a crucial aspect of how products are perceived by the public and continues to face scrutiny. Altman’s recent comments have heightened anticipation for OpenAI’s revised naming strategy. Observers are eager to see how the company will adopt a fresh approach to naming to better highlight its technological achievements and product identity. Whether OpenAI can gain broader approval with the upcoming naming adjustments remains to be seen as the new system unfolds.