OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT 4.1 for paid subscribers and 4.1 mini for free users, emphasizing coding capabilities for the former and efficiency for the latter.
GPT-4.1 is a specialized model aimed at coding tasks and instruction following, while 4.1 mini is a fast and efficient small model for non-paid users.
Users with ChatGPT Plus, Pro, or Team access can try out these new models from the 'more models' section, with 4.1 mini available as a fallback after reaching GPT-4o limits.
As OpenAI's naming convention becomes more complex, there is a call for simplification to help average consumers better understand the significance of new models like 4o, 4.1, and others.