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Category: AI

  • What is the difference between OpenAI Assistants API and Chat Completions API

    Chat Completions API: Basics and Use Cases

    The Chat Completions API is our go-to for generating text completions based on input prompts. It’s built around the concept of Messages and uses specified Models (e.g., GPT-3.5-turbo, GPT-4) to perform completions.

    Characteristics:

    • Stateless: It doesn’t maintain conversation history or state.
    • Manual Management: Requires handling conversation state, tool definitions, and code execution on the developer’s end.

    Ideal for:

    • Simple query-response interactions.
    • Applications where conversation context is either minimal or managed externally.

    Assistants API: Enhanced Capabilities

    The Assistants API represents an evolution, introducing statefulness and context-aware interactions. It’s built on three primary primitives:

    • Assistants: Include a base model plus instructions, tools, and context documents.
    • Threads: Maintain the state of a conversation, allowing for persistent context.
    • Runs: Facilitate the execution of an Assistant on a Thread, supporting textual responses and tool usage.

    Advantages:

    • Thread and Memory Management: Server-side storage of message history and conversation state.
    • Sliding Window: Automatic context window management.
    • Tools Integration: Optional use of tools to enhance capabilities.
    • Knowledge Retrieval: Easy seeding with a knowledge base for efficient information retrieval.
    • Code Interpreter: Supports Python code execution for complex problem-solving.
    • Functions: Allows invocation of third-party tools and APIs.

    Ideal for:

    • Complex conversational applications requiring persistent context.
    • Scenarios involving sophisticated interaction capabilities, like dynamic information retrieval or on-the-fly code execution.

    Choosing Between the APIs

    When deciding which API to use for a project, consider the following:

    • Statefulness: Do you need to maintain a conversation history?
    • Complexity: How complex are the interactions? Do they require context understanding over multiple exchanges?
    • Integration Needs: Will you need to integrate external tools or data sources?
    • Development Overhead: Are you equipped to manage the additional complexity that comes with stateful interactions?

    Conclusion

    Both the Chat Completions API and the Assistants API offer powerful capabilities for developing AI-driven applications. The choice between them should be guided by the specific needs of your project, considering factors like statefulness, interaction complexity, and integration requirements. By leveraging the strengths of each API, we can continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI in our products and services.

  • Comparing OpenAI and Azure OpenAI Features

    Update: This document has been updated as of December 2023

    In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has positioned itself as a leader in advanced AI models. Microsoft, through Azure OpenAI, has partnered with OpenAI to bring these innovations to a wider audience, integrating them into their cloud platform. Both entities offer a range of AI tools, but with differing availability and features. In this blog, we’ll delve into the latest offerings as of OpenAI DevDay and compare them with what’s available on Azure OpenAI as of December 2023.

    Feature / AspectOpenAI Release DateAzure OpenAI Status
    OpenAI Model GPT 3.5Launched November 2023Available
    OpenAI Model GPT 4Launched February 2023Available
    ChatGPT EnterpriseAugust 28, 2023 Introducing ChatGPT Enterprise Microsoft provides similar services, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and Bing Chat Enterprise
    OpenAI Model GPT-4 TurboNovember 6, 2023 New models and developer products announced at DevDayUse model gpt-4 and version 1106-Preview, model only available in certain regions.
    OpenAI Model GPT-4 Turbo with Vision(aka gpt-4v)November 6, 2023 New models and developer products announced at DevDayUse model gpt-4 and version vision-preview, model only available in certain regions
    OpenAI Model DALL-E 3November 6, 2023 New models and developer products announced at DevDayAvailable
    GPTsNovember 6, 2023 Introducing GPTsNot available
    Assistants APINovember 6, 2023 New models and developer products announced at DevDayNot available
    ChatGPT Plugins and Advanced Data AnalysisNot available

  • Resolving Knowledge Cut-off Discrepancies in Azure OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo Model

    If you are an AI enthusiast and have been using Azure OpenAI, you might be contemplating upgrading your deployment from gpt4 to the more advanced gpt-4-1106 preview, also referred to as gpt-4 turbo. This comes in the wake of Microsoft’s official announcement about this more advanced model. However, as you embark on this upgrade, you might encounter a few discrepancies that could potentially confuse you.

    One such discrepancy revolves around the cut-off knowledge of the Azure OpenAI deployment compared to the same version in OpenAI’s playground. The cut-off knowledge refers to the date at which the model stops learning new information from the internet. For instance, when you query GPT4-turbo on Azure OpenAI about its cut-off knowledge, it responds that its learning cut-off is April 2023. This implies that the model should be aware of all the information and events up to that date.

    However, when you pose the same question to the model deployed on Azure, you get a different response. The Azure-deployed model states that its cut-off knowledge is 2021, not April 2023 as indicated in the documentation. This discrepancy might seem confusing and might even make you question the effectiveness of the upgrade.

    Solution: Prompt Engineering

    But, fret not. There’s a simple workaround to this issue that involves a bit of prompt engineering. By tweaking the system message to say, “You are a helpful assistant with knowledge cutoff of April 2023“, you can effectively guide the model to provide the most recent information. This change in the system message ‘instructs’ the model to recognize and utilize data up to April 2023, thereby aligning it with the cut-off knowledge indicated in the documentation.

  • Exploring OpenAI Offerings: ChatGPT Enterprise, ChatGPT Application, and OpenAI Models

    OpenAI, a leading player in the artificial intelligence industry, has introduced a range of AI-based solutions including the ChatGPT Enterprise, ChatGPT Application (Free/Plus), and OpenAI Models (GPT 3.5, GPT-4). Each of these offerings has unique features and uses, catering to different user needs.

    • ChatGPT Enterprise: Launched in August 2023, ChatGPT Enterprise is a premium version of OpenAI’s generative AI chatbot app designed for businesses. It offers enhanced enterprise-grade security and privacy, unlimited higher-speed access to GPT-4, longer context windows for processing longer inputs, advanced data analysis capabilities, and customization options.
    • ChatGPT Free/Plus: The ChatGPT Free and ChatGPT Plus applications are user-friendly AI chatbot applications that provide interactive experiences with OpenAI models. ChatGPT Free provides access to the GPT-3.5 model and is ideal for general use. ChatGPT Plus offers capped usage access to the more powerful GPT-4 model, additional features, and faster response times for a monthly fee.
    • OpenAI Models (GPT 3.5, GPT-4): These large language models developed by OpenAI are trained to understand and generate human-like text. They are capable of generating text outputs in response to prompts, performing a wide range of natural language processing tasks, including translation, summarization, question answering, and more. Typically accessed via API, these models allow integration into a wide range of applications and platforms.

    This table provides a quick reference guide to the different offerings by OpenAI:

    ChatGPT EnterpriseChatGPT Free/Plus OpenAI Models (GPT 3.5, GPT-4)
    DescriptionPremium version of OpenAI’s generative AI chatbot app tailored for businesses, offering enhanced capabilities and features.User-friendly AI chatbot applications that provide interactive experiences with OpenAI models.Cutting-edge language models developed by OpenAI, trained to understand and generate human-like text.
    Launch DateAugust 2023ChatGPT Free: November 2022
    ChatGPT Plus: February 2023    		GPT-3.5-turbo and GPT-4: Dates vary, please refer to OpenAI’s official announcements.
    Key FeaturesEnterprise-level security and privacy, unlimited high-speed access to GPT-4, extended context windows for processing longer inputs, advanced data analysis capabilities, and customization options to cater to specific business needs.ChatGPT Free: Provides access to GPT-3.5 model, ideal for general use.
    ChatGPT Plus: Offers capped usage access to the more powerful GPT-4 model, additional features, and faster response times for a monthly fee.    		Capable of generating text outputs in response to prompts, performing a wide range of natural language processing tasks, including translation, summarization, question answering, and more.
    Platform AvailabilityTypically available across multiple platforms to cater to diverse business needs.Available across multiple platforms, including web, iOS, and Android, for easy and convenient access.Typically accessed via API, allowing integration into a wide range of applications and platforms.
    UsageIdeal for businesses requiring high-level AI capabilities, including data analysis, customer service automation, content generation, and more.Suitable for general users seeking interactive AI experiences, including learning, entertainment, and personal productivity.Used in a variety of applications, including AI chatbots, content generation tools, language translation services, and more.
    PricingTypically offered on a subscription basis, with pricing details available from OpenAI.ChatGPT Free: Free of charge.
    ChatGPT Plus: Available for a monthly fee.    		Pricing varies depending on usage and the specific model accessed. Details available from OpenAI.

    For more detailed and up-to-date information, please visit OpenAI’s official website.