OpenAI's "Structured Outputs," introduced in August 2024, provide developers with a reliable method for obtaining consistent JSON outputs from chatbots, replacing the older "JSON mode." This capability is demonstrated through the construction of a simple chatbot that provides flight information by parsing user queries and utilizing an API. Structured Outputs facilitate the generation of structured data from unstructured inputs, enhancing consistency, efficiency, and interoperability across applications. OpenAI recommends transitioning to Structured Outputs due to their improved reliability and native support in Python and Node SDKs, which allow developers to define schemas using Pydantic or Zod objects. The guide also discusses integrating Helicone for monitoring chatbot performance, particularly in handling query refusals, thereby offering insights for optimizing chatbot efficacy. Overall, Structured Outputs enable more predictable and robust AI applications by allowing structured data handling and seamless integration into existing systems.