OpenAI's GPT-4.1 Prompting Guide Explained

How to transform AI from corporate novelty to tactical advantage—but only if you ditch your old habits

Hey Adopter,

OpenAI released their GPT-4.1 prompting guide yesterday with zero fanfare. After spending six hours dissecting it, I can tell you this is the manual we've needed all along. While most teams are still fumbling with vague prompts and crossed fingers, this guide reveals how the latest model actually works and what it finally gets right.