How do I resolve the 'openai has no attribute ChatCompletion' error when using GPT-4?

Below is an explanation of what's happening and how you can resolve it.

What's Happening

The error:

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AttributeError: Module 'openai' does not have attribute 'ChatCompletion'

typically occurs because either:

1. Using an Older Version of the Library:
   The Chat Completions API (with the attribute ChatCompletion) is available in the latest versions of the OpenAI Python package. If you're using an outdated version, that attribute might not exist.

2. Incorrect Attribute Name or Usage:
   Depending on your code or documentation reference, you might be trying to use an attribute that isn’t supported in your installed version. The newer examples use the chain client.chat.completions.create(...).

How to Fix It

• Upgrade the OpenAI Python Library:
  Make sure you have the latest version installed by running:

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  pip install --upgrade openai

• Use the Correct API Call:
  If you’re aiming to use the chat completions functionality (for models like GPT-4 or your fine-tuned models), your call might look like the following:

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  import openai
  
  completion = openai.ChatCompletion.create(
      model="gpt-4",  # or your model identifier if using a fine-tuned model
      messages=[
          {"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant."},
          {"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
      ]
  )
  print(completion.choices[0].message)

Is It Possible to Use the GPT-4 Model?

Yes, the GPT-4 model is supported. However, note the following:

• Access Requirements:
  You must have access to the GPT-4 model and use the correct identifier. In some scenarios or with custom fine-tuning, you might end up using a different model name (e.g., "gpt-4o" or a fine-tuned model identifier).

• Library Version:
  Ensure you’re running the latest version of the openai library since older versions might not include support for GPT-4’s chat completions interface.

By upgrading the library and using the correct method, you should be able to work with the GPT-4 chat completions API without encountering the attribute error.