OpenAI GPT-5.4 Is Here — Smarter Research, Coding & Excel Too

OpenAI GPT-5.4 just dropped, and it's not a minor tweak. This is a full-stack upgrade targeting professional workflows — better research, deeper coding, computer interaction, and even a native Excel…

By Hardik Dhamija

March 6, 2026

2 min read

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OpenAI GPT-5.4 just dropped, and it’s not a minor tweak. This is a full-stack upgrade targeting professional workflows — better research, deeper coding, computer interaction, and even a native Excel integration. If you use AI for serious work, this one’s worth paying attention to.

OpenAI GPT-5.4 at a Glance

Detail	Info
Release Date	March 2026
Available On	ChatGPT, API, Codex
Context Window	Up to 1 million tokens
Thinking Mode	Available for Plus, Team & Pro
API Pricing (Standard)	$2.50 / 1M input, $15 / 1M output
API Pricing (Pro)	$30 / 1M input, $180 / 1M output
New Integrations	Excel (beta), FactSet, Dow Jones, S&P Global
Key Improvements	Research, coding, computer use, reasoning

What’s Actually New in GPT-5.4

This isn’t just a speed bump. GPT-5.4 brings in coding chops from the GPT-5.3 Codex line, a new Thinking mode that outlines its reasoning before responding, and dramatically better deep web research. It can now operate software environments directly — analysing screenshots and issuing keyboard or mouse commands — making it genuinely useful for automated, multi-app workflows.

With up to 1 million token context, it handles long, complex tasks without losing the thread. For a broader breakdown of what this means for AI tools, check TechnoSports’ AI coverage.

ChatGPT for Excel and Financial Data

The headline side-feature is ChatGPT for Excel — now in beta — letting users build, analyse, and update spreadsheet models using plain language without breaking formulas.

Alongside this, OpenAI has added integrations with major financial data providers including FactSet, Dow Jones Factiva, LSEG, and S&P Global, turning ChatGPT into a one-stop research and analysis workspace. Read more on TechnoSports’ OpenAI and ChatGPT news to stay updated.