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OpenAI API

platform.openai.com

API access to OpenAI's GPT, image and audio models.

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CategoryAPIs & Model Platforms
Websiteplatform.openai.com
StatusEstablished tool
Alternatives6 on PickAI

What is OpenAI API?

OpenAI API is an AI tool in the APIs & Model Platforms category on PickAI. API access to OpenAI's GPT, image and audio models. Model APIs and infra to build AI products.

Who is OpenAI API for?

OpenAI API is a good fit for developers building AI features into their own products. If you are comparing options, look at how it fits your workflow, pricing on the official website, and the alternatives below such as Anthropic API, Google AI Studio, Hugging Face.

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TechCrunch

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The Verge

Square launches a conversational AI ordering kiosk

Square's new touchscreen kiosk includes a voice AI layer that lets customers talk through their orders.

2026-10-14
Wired

OpenAI and Anthropic ask UK lawmakers for regulation

AI company leaders, whistleblowers and security experts appeared at a UK parliamentary session where the labs said they want to be regulated.

2026-10-13

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