IBM Granite 3.2 introduces conditional reasoning for enterprise AI

IBM has released its Granite 3.2 large language model family featuring a new approach called conditional reasoning. According to Sean Michael Kerner of VentureBeat, this update embeds reasoning capabilities directly into core models rather than creating separate reasoning models. The system allows users to activate reasoning only when needed, improving efficiency for complex tasks. Granite …

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Microsoft opens up Voice and Think Deeper features for all Copilot users

Microsoft is now providing unlimited access to Voice and Think Deeper features for all Copilot users at no cost. The Copilot Team announced these advanced capabilities as part of their effort to build “the ultimate AI companion.” Voice allows for extended voice conversations with the AI, while Think Deeper, powered by OpenAI’s o1 model, handles …

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AI reasoning capabilities show both impressive strengths and surprising limitations

Recent developments in AI reasoning capabilities reveal a complex picture of artificial intelligence that excels at certain complex tasks while failing at seemingly simple problems, according to an analysis by Sigal Samuel published in Vox. The article examines claims by leading AI companies about their models’ ability to perform genuine reasoning. OpenAI and other companies …

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Claude 3.7 Sonnet has customizable reasoning capabilities

Anthropic has introduced Claude 3.7 Sonnet, positioning it as the first hybrid AI reasoning model that combines quick responses with extended thinking capabilities. The model allows users to choose between immediate answers and more thorough analysis, with API users having precise control over the model’s thinking time up to 128,000 tokens. Key Features and Capabilities …

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Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grok 3, claiming superior performance to existing AI models

XAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, has launched its latest AI model Grok 3, marking a significant development in the competitive AI landscape. The new model family was unveiled during a livestreamed presentation, with Musk claiming it represents a major advancement over its predecessor, Grok 2. Technical Infrastructure and Capabilities The model’s development relied on …

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Nous Research launches AI model with optional reasoning mode

Nous Research has released DeepHermes-3, a new AI language model that allows users to switch between detailed reasoning and quick responses. As reported by Carl Franzen for VentureBeat, this 8-billion parameter model builds on Meta’s Llama technology. Users can activate a special reasoning mode that makes the AI show its thought process before providing answers. …

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Anthropic working on hybrid AI model with adjustable reasoning capabilities

Anthropic is preparing to launch a new AI model that combines language processing with reasoning abilities. According to an article by Matthias Bastian citing The Information, the model features variable resource allocation through a slider control. Users can adjust computing power for specific tasks, with the lowest setting operating as a standard language model. Early …

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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 …

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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 …

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Stanford researchers create AI reasoning model for under $50, challenging industry giants

Researchers from Stanford and the University of Washington have developed an AI model called s1 that rivals the capabilities of expensive commercial AI systems while costing less than $50 in computing resources to train. The model, which was created through a process called distillation using Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model, demonstrates similar performance …

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