What’s New in OpenAI 01: Preview, Key Features and Enhancements

OpenAI has officially launched the OpenAI o1, marking a major leap forward in artificial intelligence with a focus on complex reasoning and problem-solving. Here's an overview of the new features that make this model stand out:

OpenAI 01 Preview

1. Advanced Reasoning Capabilities

The OpenAI o1 series uses a technique known as Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning, which enables it to break down complex tasks into smaller, more manageable steps. This method greatly improves the model's ability to handle intricate problems, such as decoding scrambled text and solving complex mathematical equations​.

2. Reinforcement Learning Integration

OpenAI has implemented reinforcement learning to enhance the accuracy and reasoning capabilities of the o1 model. By learning from trial and error, the model improves over time, especially when applied to tasks in coding, Science, and mathematics​.

3. Performance vs. Speed

Although o1 excels at complex tasks, it is slower than previous models like GPT-4o, as it "thinks before it answers." This delay ensures more accurate responses but comes at the cost of speed, particularly in real-time applications​.

4. Safety and Alignment

A key focus of the o1 preview is on safety and alignment. OpenAI has introduced new safety mechanisms to reduce the risk of generating harmful or biased outputs. The model performed significantly better on internal safety tests compared to GPT-4o.

5. Cost and Availability

The OpenAI o1-preview is available for ChatGPT Plus and Team users, with a pricing model of $15 per 1 million input tokens and $60 per 1 million output tokens. A smaller, more cost-effective version called o1-mini is also available, priced at 80% less than the full model. While o1-mini sacrifices some reasoning capabilities, it remains an excellent option for coding tasks.

6. Planned Updates

While the o1-preview lacks some features like browsing and file uploading, OpenAI plans to introduce these in future updates. Additionally, the model is expected to see expanded access, including availability for ChatGPT Free users​.