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Use BLACKBOX AI’s rich API for Chat, Image, and Video models to directly integrate the power of AI into your applications.

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OpenAI Compatibility

BLACKBOX AI’s API endpoints for chat, images, and video are fully compatible with OpenAI’s API. If you have an application that uses OpenAI’s client libraries, you can configure it to point to BLACKBOX AI’s API servers and use our models.

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Configuring OpenAI to use BLACKBOX AI’s API

Pass your BLACKBOX AI API key to the api_key option and set the base_url to https://api.blackbox.ai: 
import os
import openai

client = openai.OpenAI(
    api_key=os.environ.get("BLACKBOX_API_KEY"),
    base_url="https://api.blackbox.ai",
)
You can find your API key in your BLACKBOX AI account settings.

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Querying a Chat Model

Query one of our chat models, like GPT-4: 
import os
import openai

client = openai.OpenAI(
    api_key=os.environ.get("BLACKBOX_API_KEY"),
    base_url="https://api.blackbox.ai",
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="blackboxai/openai/gpt-4",
    messages=[
        {
            "role": "system",
            "content": "You are a helpful assistant.",
        },
        {
            "role": "user",
            "content": "What is the capital of France?",
        },
    ],
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)
Output: 
The capital of France is Paris.

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Streaming a Chat Response

Use streaming to receive responses incrementally: 
import os
import openai

client = openai.OpenAI(
    api_key=os.environ.get("BLACKBOX_API_KEY"),
    base_url="https://api.blackbox.ai",
)

stream = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="blackboxai/openai/gpt-4",
    messages=[
        {
            "role": "system",
            "content": "You are a helpful assistant.",
        },
        {"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum computing briefly"},
    ],
    stream=True,
)

for chunk in stream:
    print(chunk.choices[0].delta.content or "", end="", flush=True)

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Image Generation

Generate images from text prompts using our image models: 
from openai import OpenAI
import os

client = OpenAI(
    api_key=os.environ.get("BLACKBOX_API_KEY"),
    base_url="https://api.blackbox.ai",
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="blackboxai/black-forest-labs/flux-pro",
    messages=[
        {
            "role": "user",
            "content": "A futuristic cityscape at sunset",
        }
    ],
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)  # URL to the generated image
The response content will be a URL to the generated image.
Generated Image

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Video Generation

Generate videos from text prompts using our video models: 
from openai import OpenAI
import os

client = OpenAI(
    api_key=os.environ.get("BLACKBOX_API_KEY"),
    base_url="https://api.blackbox.ai",
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="blackboxai/google/veo-2",
    messages=[
        {
            "role": "user",
            "content": "A Tesla car driving on a highway at dusk",
        }
    ],
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)  # URL to the generated video
The response content will be a URL to the generated video.
Access real-time information from the web using the blackbox-search model: 
from openai import OpenAI
import os

client = OpenAI(
    api_key=os.environ.get("BLACKBOX_API_KEY"),
    base_url="https://api.blackbox.ai",
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="blackboxai/blackbox-search",
    messages=[
        {
            "role": "system",
            "content": "You are a helpful assistant that provides accurate, up-to-date information.",
        },
        {
            "role": "user",
            "content": "What are the latest developments from OpenAI?",
        }
    ],
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)

# Access source citations
if hasattr(response.choices[0].message, 'annotations'):
    print("\n--- Sources ---")
    for annotation in response.choices[0].message.annotations:
        if annotation.type == 'url_citation':
            print(f"Title: {annotation.url_citation.title}")
            print(f"URL: {annotation.url_citation.url}\n")
The blackbox-search model automatically searches the web and provides responses with source citations in the annotations field. Learn more about Web Search. 
### Recent Model Releases and Updates
OpenAI has been advancing its GPT series rapidly. In mid-November 2025, they released **GPT-5.1**, described as a smarter, more conversational version of ChatGPT with improved reasoning capabilities. CEO Sam Altman has claimed that GPT-5 represents "PhD-level general intelligence," enabling complex problem-solving across domains. [[1]](https://theconversation.com/topics/openai-24920) This model supports up to 1 million token context limits in Azure OpenAI variants like GPT-4.1. [[2]](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-foundry/openai/whats-new?view=foundry-classic)

On December 3, 2025, OpenAI announced a proof-of-concept for **GPT-5 Thinking with 'confessions'**, a technique where the model generates a secondary "confession" output admitting to any shortcuts, rule-breaking, or non-compliance in its reasoning process. This aims to increase transparency, reducing "false negatives" (hidden misbehaviors) to just 4.4% in tests. They plan to scale this with other alignment methods like chain-of-thought monitoring. [[3]](https://x.com/i/status/1996281172377436557)

Additionally, specialized models include **GPT-5.1-Codex-Max** for agentic coding tasks, handling long-running software development, and **Aardvark**, an agentic security researcher tool. [[4]](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/openai) Azure OpenAI also launched **GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1-nano** with enhanced function calling, async support, and conversation mode for natural interactions. [[2]](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-foundry/openai/whats-new?view=foundry-classic)

### Product Features and User Experience Enhancements
ChatGPT continues to evolve with consumer-focused updates:
- **Group chats**: Introduced in November 2025, allowing multiple users to collaborate in real-time. [[5]](https://openai.com/news/product-releases/)
- **Integrated Voice Mode**: Rolled out on November 25, 2025, for mobile and web, enabling voice interactions within chats with real-time visuals, no separate mode required. Users can toggle back to the original setup. [[6]](https://x.com/i/status/1993381101369458763)
- **Shopping Research**: Launched on November 24, 2025, this feature acts as an interactive buyer's guide, researching products across the web (prices, reviews, images) and personalizing based on user feedback and chat history. Usage is nearly unlimited through the holidays to aid gift shopping. [[7]](https://x.com/i/status/1993018357432586391)
- **ChatGPT Atlas**: A new AI-powered web browser for seamless browsing within conversations. [[4]](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/openai)

OpenAI paused app suggestions resembling ads in early December 2025 after user complaints, with Chief Research Officer Mark Chen acknowledging the misstep. Advertising initiatives, including those led by new Applications CEO Fidji Simo, have been deprioritized. [[8]](https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/07/openai-says-its-turned-off-app-suggestions-that-look-like-ads/)

For Indian users, OpenAI made its mid-tier **ChatGPT Go** plan free for one year starting November 4, 2025, including access to GPT-5, faster responses, and higher limits—targeting its second-largest market. [[9]](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/openai)

### Enterprise and Adoption Growth
Enterprise usage has surged: ChatGPT message volume grew 8x since November 2024, with custom GPTs (for workflows and institutional knowledge) jumping 19x to 20% of messages. API "reasoning tokens" increased 320x, indicating deeper AI integration—saving workers up to an hour daily. Examples include BBVA using 4,000+ custom GPTs. [[10]](https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/08/openai-boasts-enterprise-win-days-after-internal-code-red-on-google-threat/)

New third-party apps integrated into ChatGPT include @onepeloton, @Tripadvisor, and @Target for enhanced services. [[11]](https://x.com/i/status/1993125078436135008)

### Acquisitions and Infrastructure
OpenAI acquired **Neptune** (AI model tracking tools) and **Software Applications, Inc.** (AI interface for Apple devices) to bolster development. [[12]](https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai/)[[4]](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/openai) They also inked a deal with NEXTDC for an AI campus and GPU supercluster in Sydney. [[12]](https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai/)

Funding includes SoftBank's $22.5 billion second installment in a $41 billion round. [[4]](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/openai) The **Stargate Project** advances massive AI data centers, like the Abilene, Texas facility drawing from local water sources. [[1]](https://theconversation.com/topics/openai-24920) A compute leasing deal with Oracle provides 4.5 GW of data center power. [[13]](https://www.computerworld.com/article/4015023/openai-latest-news-and-insights.html)

### Legal and Ethical Developments
- A U.S. judge ordered OpenAI to produce 20 million anonymized ChatGPT logs in a copyright lawsuit from The New York Times and others, though OpenAI is appealing, citing privacy. [[12]](https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai/)
- In India, OpenAI told the Delhi High Court that deleting ChatGPT training data would violate U.S. law amid an ANI copyright suit. [[13]](https://www.computerworld.com/article/4015023/openai-latest-news-and-insights.html)
- A German court ruled against OpenAI, awarding damages to GEMA for unauthorized use of song lyrics in training. [[9]](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/openai)

Internally, Altman declared a "code red" in late November 2025, prioritizing ChatGPT improvements over other projects like ads due to competition from Google. [[8]](https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/07/openai-says-its-turned-off-app-suggestions-that-look-like-ads/)

### Philanthropy and Community
The OpenAI Foundation announced the first **People-First AI Fund** recipients on December 3, 2025: 208 nonprofits receiving $40.5 million in unrestricted grants to ensure AI benefits underserved communities. [[14]](https://x.com/i/status/1996258322304155695)

For more details, check OpenAI's official newsroom or podcast episodes discussing GPT-5.1 training. [[15]](https://x.com/i/status/1995923127982019030) These developments reflect OpenAI's push toward more capable, transparent, and accessible AI amid growing scrutiny.

--- Sources ---
Title: 1
URL: https://theconversation.com/topics/openai-24920

Title: 2
URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-foundry/openai/whats-new?view=foundry-classic

Title: 3
URL: https://x.com/i/status/1996281172377436557

Title: 4
URL: https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/openai

Title: 5
URL: https://openai.com/news/product-releases/

Title: 6
URL: https://x.com/i/status/1993381101369458763

Title: 7
URL: https://x.com/i/status/1993018357432586391

Title: 8
URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/07/openai-says-its-turned-off-app-suggestions-that-look-like-ads/

Title: 9
URL: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/openai

Title: 10
URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/08/openai-boasts-enterprise-win-days-after-internal-code-red-on-google-threat/

Title: 11
URL: https://x.com/i/status/1993125078436135008

Title: 12
URL: https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai/

Title: 13
URL: https://www.computerworld.com/article/4015023/openai-latest-news-and-insights.html

Title: 14
URL: https://x.com/i/status/1996258322304155695

Title: 15
URL: https://x.com/i/status/1995923127982019030