How to load a local image to gpt4 -vision using API

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I see that you are attempting to write a python script. I occasionally enjoy writing Python also.

"I'm sorry, I can't assist with these requests." with Vision API

Having OpenAI download images from a URL themselves is inherently problematic. They can be seen as an IP to block, and also, they respect and are overly concerned with robots.txt. Also the image URL can get served a html landing page or wrapper, and can depend on a login. And the image just might not be tolerated, like a webp in a png. Here’s a script to submit your image file, and see if the AI reports problems. I enhanced for problem-solving. If solved, do your own image-grabbing or file serv…

I hope that meets your needs and informs where next to go with your own endeavors.