OpenAI has launched its latest artificial intelligence model, the o1 series, which the company claims possesses human-like reasoning capabilities.
In a recent blog post, the maker of ChatGPT explained that the new model spends more time thinking before responding to queries, enabling it to tackle complex tasks and solve harder problems in areas like science, coding, and mathematics.
The o1 series is designed to simulate a more deliberate thinking process, refining its strategies and recognising mistakes much like a human would. Mira Murati, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer, described the new model as a significant leap in AI capabilities, predicting it will fundamentally change how people interact with these systems. “We’ll see a deeper form of collaboration with technology, akin to a back-and-forth conversation that assists reasoning,” Murati said.
While existing AI models are known for fast, intuitive responses, the o1 series introduces a slower, more thoughtful approach to reasoning, resembling human cognitive processes. Murati expects the model to drive advancements in fields such as science, healthcare, and education, where it can assist in exploring complex ethical and philosophical dilemmas, as well as abstract reasoning.
Mark Chen, Vice-President of Research at OpenAI, noted that early tests by coders, economists, hospital researchers, and quantum physicists demonstrated that the o1 series performs better at problem-solving than previous AI models. According to Chen, an economics professor remarked that the model could solve a PhD-level exam question “probably better than any of the students.”
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