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OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with native computer use mode, financial plugins for Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets

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OpenAI has launched GPT-5.4, a new model designed to enhance professional work and knowledge-based tasks. This release introduces native computer use capabilities and integrates directly with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. Additionally, the model features improved image generation tools and produces presentations with more varied aesthetics.
Written from all 5 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- VentureBeat·OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with native computer use mode, financial plugins for Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets
- TechCrunch·OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with Pro and Thinking versions
- TechMeme·OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 that it says is its "most capable and efficient frontier model for professional work" and first with native computer use capabilities (Emma Roth/The Verge)
- TechMeme·OpenAI says GPT-5.4 produces presentations with stronger, more varied aesthetics and makes more effective use of its image generation tools (Igor Bonifacic/Engadget)
OpenAI releases GPT-5.4, focusing on professional work. GPT-5.4 produces presentations with stronger aesthetics and varied styles. It also effectively utilizes image generation tools.
- TechMeme·OpenAI says users can now use ChatGPT directly in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets and debuts a suite of financial-services tools to better tackle office work (Rachel Metz/Bloomberg)
- The Next Web·OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 sets new records on professional benchmarks
- Ars Technica·OpenAI introduces GPT-5.4 with more knowledge-work capability
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