How can I access the GPT‑4 32k API variant for my work?

Below is an explanation on how to request GPT‑4 32k access:

Understanding the Playground & Model Variants

The OpenAI Playground might only show you the default 8k variant for GPT‑4 even though the API supports other variants (like gpt‑4‑32k). This isn’t because the larger models aren’t available—it’s mainly a UI convenience. You can still specify the 32k variant in your API calls.

How to Access GPT‑4 32k

1. Specify the Model Explicitly:
   When making an API call, use the appropriate model ID (for example, "gpt-4-32k"). For instance:

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   import openai
   
   response = openai.ChatCompletion.create(
     model="gpt-4-32k",
     messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello, world!"}],
     max_tokens=100
   )

2. Check Your Access Level:
   Although the API documentation lists GPT‑4 32k as an available model, access to it may depend on the level of access granted in your account. Not every account may see it by default in the Playground.

3. Requesting or Upgrading Access:
   If you need the GPT‑4 32k variant for work and it isn’t showing up or working when using its model ID, please reach out to OpenAI support or your account representative. They can advise on any required upgrade or additional steps needed to enable GPT‑4 32k on your account.

Next Steps

If you decide to call GPT‑4 32k programmatically and run into issues, verify that your API key has the proper permissions or contact the support team for further assistance. This is the typical process for accessing model variants that might not appear by default in the Playground UI.

Let me know if you need further guidance on using the API.