Resolving 'module openai has no attribute ChatCompletion' Error for GPT-3.5-turbo in Python

It sounds like you might be running into a common naming conflict rather than an actual version issue. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot:

1. Check for Module Name Conflicts

Make sure your script is not named "openai.py" and that you don’t have any file named "openai.py" (or even a folder) in your project directory. If Python finds a local file with that name, it may import it instead of the official library.

2. Verify the Installed Version at Runtime

Add a few lines at the beginning of your script to print out the version and confirm you’re using the correct library:

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import openai
print("OpenAI version:", openai.__version__)

This will confirm that you’re running version 0.27.0 as expected.

3. Check Your Import Statements

Make sure your import statement is correct. For ChatCompletion you typically use:

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import openai

response = openai.ChatCompletion.create(
    model="gpt-3.5-turbo",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)

4. Verify Your Environment

Sometimes issues arise when multiple Python environments are present. Verify that the pip you’re using corresponds to the Python interpreter where your code is running. For example, in your terminal:

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which python
which pip
pip list | grep openai

If you’re using a virtual environment, ensure it’s activated.

5. Clear Cached Files

If you recently upgraded and there is a stale openai.pyc file or a cached module, deleting them might help. You can try removing __pycache__ folders in your project.

Following these steps should help resolve the error. Let me know if the issue persists, and we can explore further debugging steps.