GPT-5.4 mini and GPT-5.4 nano, which can describe 76,000 photos for $52
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Source: Simon Willison's WeblogMarch 17, 2026
Summary
OpenAI released two new smaller AI models, GPT-5.4 mini and GPT-5.4 nano, that are cheaper and faster than previous versions. GPT-5.4 nano is particularly affordable at $0.20 per million input tokens, making it economical for tasks like image description, where describing 76,000 photos would cost around $52.
Classification
Attack SophisticationModerate
AI Component TargetedInference
Affected Vendors
OpenAI
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Original source: https://simonwillison.net/2026/Mar/17/mini-and-nano/#atom-everything
First tracked: March 17, 2026 at 04:00 PM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 95%