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OpenAI’s Project Strawberry, now known as o1, represents a significant leap towards the company’s goal of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI). The o1 model is part of a new line of “reasoning” models designed to handle complex tasks by spending more time processing and thinking before generating responses. This enhanced reasoning capability aims to address challenging problems in fields like science, coding, and math with more human-like reasoning, including refining its thought processes and learning from mistakes.
In performance tests, o1 has shown impressive results, operating at a level comparable to Ph.D. students in various scientific disciplines and excelling in tasks like coding and math. For instance, it scored 83% on an International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) qualifying exam and achieved the 89th percentile in a Codeforces coding competition, outperforming previous models like GPT-4o.
Is o1-preview available to try?
Yes, the o1-preview models became available on September 12 for ChatGPT Plus and Teams subscribers. Enterprise and Educational users will gain access the following week. To use o1-preview, you need to be a paying subscriber.
How secure is o1 against bad actors?
The o1 model has a strong focus on security. OpenAI has developed a new safety training program for o1, leveraging its enhanced reasoning capabilities to better adhere to safety and alignment guidelines. In testing, o1 demonstrated a significant improvement in resisting jailbreak attempts, scoring 84 out of 100 compared to GPT-4o’s 22.
How do I get access to o1-preview?
To access o1-preview, you need a ChatGPT Plus subscription, which costs $20 per month. Here’s how to get started:
- Subscribe: Click on the Upgrade Plan radio button at the bottom of the left-hand navigation pane on the ChatGPT homepage and follow the prompts to enter your payment details.
- Select the Model: Once subscribed, choose either o1-preview or o1-mini from the model picker toggle on the left side of the ChatGPT homepage.
- Message Limits: Be aware that even with a Plus subscription, there are message limits: 30 messages per week for o1-preview and 50 messages per week for o1-mini. OpenAI plans to eventually offer o1-mini to free-tier users, though a specific rollout date hasn’t been announced yet.