The Model Spec outlines the intended behavior for the models that power OpenAI’s products, including the API platform. Our goal is to create models that are useful, safe, and aligned with the needs of users and developers — while advancing our mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.
To realize this vision, we need to:
Iteratively deploy models that empower developers and users.
Prevent our models from causing serious harm to users or others.
Maintain OpenAI’s license to operate by protecting it from legal and reputational harm.
These goals can sometimes conflict, and the Model Spec helps navigate these trade-offs by instructing the model to adhere to a clearly defined chain of command.
To Learn more about ChatGPT chain of command visit the link below:
https://model-spec.openai.com/2025-12-18.html#chain_of_command