OpenAI launches o3 and o4-mini with enhanced reasoning and visual capabilities

OpenAI has released two new AI models, o3 and o4-mini, designed to advance reasoning capabilities and introduce novel features like “thinking with images.” These models represent the company’s latest development in its o-series, coming just days after the release of GPT-4.1. The models’ most distinctive feature is their ability to not just recognize images but … Read more

OpenAI to release full o3 model soon while delaying GPT-5

OpenAI has reversed its decision to cancel the consumer release of its o3 reasoning model. CEO Sam Altman announced on X (formerly Twitter) that both o3 and a next-generation successor, o4-mini, will launch in “a couple of weeks.” According to Kyle Wiggers reporting for TechCrunch, this change relates to OpenAI’s upcoming GPT-5, which will incorporate … Read more

Understanding Reasoning AI: What it is, how to use it

As creative professionals, we’ve already witnessed how generative AI has transformed the way we create content, design visuals, and develop ideas. Now, there’s a new player in the field: Reasoning AI. Unlike traditional AI models that excel at pattern recognition or generating content, Reasoning AI models are designed to approach problems through logical analysis and … Read more

OpenAI expands visibility of o3-mini AI model’s reasoning process

OpenAI has updated its o3-mini AI model to provide users with more detailed insights into its reasoning steps. The change affects both free and paid users of ChatGPT, as reported by Kyle Wiggers for TechCrunch. The enhanced “chain of thought” feature aims to help users better understand how the model arrives at its answers. While … Read more

OpenAI launches “deep research” feature for comprehensive AI-powered analysis

OpenAI has introduced a new AI agent called “deep research” that enables ChatGPT to conduct comprehensive research tasks. The feature, currently available to ChatGPT Pro users with limited queries per month, utilizes OpenAI’s o3 reasoning model to analyze information from multiple web sources and compile detailed reports with citations. The system can process text, PDFs, … Read more

OpenAI launches o3-mini reasoning model with improved performance and broader access

OpenAI has released o3-mini, its latest AI reasoning model that offers improved performance in STEM fields while being more cost-effective than its predecessors. The model, which was previewed in December, is now available through both ChatGPT and OpenAI’s API services. The new model demonstrates significant improvements over o1-mini, with OpenAI reporting 24% faster response times … Read more

Analysis: Strengths and weaknesses of OpenAI o3

OpenAI’s latest AI model o3 features significant advancements in AI capabilities. According to Matt Marshall’s report in VentureBeat, the model introduces five major innovations: However, the model faces a significant challenge: its high computational requirements. The system consumes millions of tokens per task, raising concerns about economic feasibility. To address this, OpenAI plans to release … Read more

Analysis: OpenAI’s o3 shows better performance at higher computing costs

OpenAI’s latest AI model o3 has demonstrated significant performance improvements while requiring unprecedented levels of computing power. According to Maxwell Zeff’s report in TechCrunch, the model achieved remarkable results on benchmark tests, including an 88% score on the ARC-AGI test, far surpassing previous AI models. The o3 model uses test-time scaling, a new approach that … Read more

OpenAI introduces new safety system for o1 and o3

OpenAI has developed a new approach called “deliberative alignment” to make its AI models safer and more aligned with human values. According to Maxwell Zeff’s article, the company implemented this system in its latest AI reasoning models, o1 and o3. The new method enables the models to consider OpenAI’s safety policy during the inference phase … Read more

OpenAI’s o3 model scores 25% on advanced mathematics test

OpenAI’s new language model o3 has achieved a 25% success rate on FrontierMath, a challenging mathematics dataset. The announcement, discussed in a blog post by the Xena Project, represents both progress and limitations in AI’s mathematical capabilities. The test consists of hundreds of complex mathematical problems requiring numerical answers that can be automatically verified. According … Read more