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OpenAI reduces Codex model context window by 100k tokens

OpenAI has reduced the context window size for its Codex model. The change, implemented via a pull request, decreases the context from 372,000 tokens to 272,000 tokens. This adjustment affects the model's ability to process and retain information over longer sequences. AI

IMPACT This reduction in context window may impact developers relying on Codex for tasks requiring long-form input processing.

RANK_REASON A change to an existing model's parameters, not a new release.

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OpenAI reduces Codex model context window by 100k tokens

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI reduces Codex Model Context Size from 372k to 272k https:// github.com/openai/codex/pull/3 3972/files Comments: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 8

    OpenAI reduces Codex Model Context Size from 372k to 272k https:// github.com/openai/codex/pull/3 3972/files Comments: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 8965850 # HackerNews # OpenAI # Codex # Context # Size # AI # Model # Update # Tech # News # Machine # Learning

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI has reduced the Codex model's context window from 372k to 272k, a move that's less about technical limits and more about strategic pricing. This change,

    OpenAI has reduced the Codex model's context window from 372k to 272k, a move that's less about technical limits and more about strategic pricing. This change, coupled with aggressive auto-compaction, forces developers to rethink their context management or explore alternatives l…

  3. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/luckokkkk ·

    Codex model context reduced from 372k to 272k

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1v0w4i0/codex_model_context_reduced_from_372k_to_272k/"> <img alt="Codex model context reduced from 372k to 272k" src="https://external-preview.redd.it/epOCFwuQ6nFR7EkqmVrCthUArhguSPO7Tl4JnrxWaLE.png?width=320&amp…