🪦 Dead

OpenAI GPT-3.5 Turbo

Model deprecation · Model Deprecation · shut down September 1, 2025

Born
Died
Lifespan
2y 9m
Cause of death
Model Deprecation
Killed by
OpenAI
Type
Model

The model that started it all — the engine behind the original ChatGPT. After being the world's most-used AI model, it was fully retired as GPT-4o Mini offered better quality at the same price point.

Questions about OpenAI GPT-3.5 Turbo

Is OpenAI GPT-3.5 Turbo dead?

Yes. OpenAI GPT-3.5 Turbo was shut down on September 1, 2025, 2y 9m after its launch on November 30, 2022. The cause of death was model deprecation; it was killed by OpenAI. Classification: model deprecation. Details and the source are above.

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