OpenAI is discontinuing its GPT-4o model, a move that has caused significant disruption for users in China who rely on the model through third-party services. The article reports that OpenAI is ‘nuking’ the model, effectively removing it from circulation, which has left many Chinese developers and enthusiasts scrambling. These users, who cannot directly access OpenAI’s services due to government restrictions, had been accessing GPT-4o via unofficial channels and APIs. The sudden removal has impacted various projects and businesses that were built around the model’s capabilities. The piece highlights the broader tensions in the global AI landscape, where technological advancements and access are often caught between corporate decisions and geopolitical boundaries. Read the full article at: https://www.wired.com/story/openai-nuking-4o-model-china-chatgpt-fans-arent-ok/