Getting Started with GPT-4o API, Image Understanding, Function Calling and MORE



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GPT 4.o API Introduction and Comparison with GPT 4.0 Turbo

  • Getting Started:
    • Introduction to GPT 4.o API and comparison with GPT 4.0 Turbo.
    • Utilizing OpenAI Playground and Google Colab notebook for projects.
    • Testing capabilities: text generation, image understanding, function calling.
  • Comparison:
    • Both models handle text and images, output text.
    • GPT 4.0 Turbo supports voice I/O; GPT 4.o will add this feature.
    • Context window: 128,000 tokens for both.
    • Cost: GPT 4.o is half the price of GPT 4.0 Turbo.
  • OpenAI Playground Usage:
    • Select GPT 4.o model, set parameters, and experiment.
    • Add images via upload or link for processing.
    • Real-time processing demonstrated with image analysis.
  • Speed and Response Comparison:
    • GPT 4.o has faster processing and more detailed responses than GPT 4.0 Turbo.
    • Detailed comparison of coding abilities to be covered in a separate video.
  • Using API in Python Code:
    • Installation of OpenAI packages and import of necessary libraries.
    • API key setup and creation of chat completion client.
    • Testing simple math problem and querying model information.
  • JSON Mode and Image Understanding:
    • JSON response format for structured data like workout routines.
    • Image processing using base64 encoding or image URLs.
    • Markdown responses for math homework help and image descriptions.
  • Function Calling Abilities:
    • Mock data for NBA game scores and function creation to retrieve scores.
    • Explanation of function calling process with user queries and tool selection.
    • Example of retrieving Lakers game score using function calling.
  • Limitations and Future Content:
    • Voice I/O and video input not covered; video processing requires frame conversion.
    • Interest expressed in creating a tutorial on video processing.
  • Conclusion:
    • Overview of starting with GPT 4.o API.
    • Invitation for topic suggestions and subscription for more GPT 4.o content.