Microsoft-backed OpenAI Launches 'Strawberry' o1 AI Model with Advanced Reasoning Capabilities

Sep 14, 2024, 05:06 PM

OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, has launched its new AI model, o1, codenamed 'Strawberry', which introduces advanced reasoning capabilities. The model, released on September 12, 2024, is designed to process and think through complex problems before responding, differentiating it from previous models that relied on predictive text. Initial observations indicate that o1 is more autonomous, precise, and consistent in handling complex tasks, and it has shown impressive performance in various benchmarks, including solving 83% of International Mathematics Olympiad problems with 93% accuracy and performing at a PhD student level in physics, chemistry, and biology. The model also excels in coding and has demonstrated the ability to train AI models from scratch. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has described o1 as the beginning of a significant new paradigm in AI, with potential applications in science and engineering. The model's reasoning abilities are expected to lead to significant advancements in AI capabilities, including notable AIME performance.