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In a significant development, OpenAI has recently made its highly anticipated o1-mini model available to free users of ChatGPT. The new AI model, once called “Project Strawberry“, has powerful reasoning skills. It can handle difficult tasks like solving riddles. It can also answer complex maths problems. Plus, it can explain how it arrives at its decisions. This was not possible with the GenAI models before.
ChatGPT o1-mini for free – The Rollout and Accessibility
The rollout of o1-mini to free ChatGPT users began last week, marking a major milestone in the AI company’s efforts to make advanced reasoning capabilities more accessible to the general public. To check if you have access to o1-mini for free, simply log in to ChatGPT on your desktop, click on “ChatGPT Auto”, and look for the o1-mini option in the dropdown menu under “Alpha Models”.
“This is a major step forward in improving ChatGPT for the masses, without signing up for a monthly fee”, said a contributor who has been testing the o1-mini model using a ChatGPT Plus subscription.
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Impressive Capabilities
The o1-mini model has been put to the test, demonstrating its ability to solve even the most complex riddles. In a test conducted by Eric Hal Schwartz, the AI model showcased its incredible reasoning skills, solving puzzles with ease.
“Internally, o1-mini has been used to solve puzzles like New York Times Connections and Wordle, a pretty impressive feat for artificial intelligence”.
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Limitations and Usage Limits
While the o1-mini model offers enhanced reasoning capabilities, it is currently limited to processing text prompts only. It does not have additional features such as internet browsing or image generation.
OpenAI has also set an initial usage limit for free users. It has capped the number of messages that can be sent to o1-mini at 50 per week. This measure is part of the company’s strategy to manage server load while testing user engagement with the new model.
Gradual Rollout and Future Prospects
OpenAI is slowly releasing the o1-mini model to free ChatGPT users. Not all users can access the model right now. OpenAI hasn’t shared exactly how they choose which free accounts get early access. However, they believe that everyone will have access eventually.
“There is a caveat, however, as neither myself nor my colleague has access to o1-mini for free just yet, so it looks like you’ll need to be one of the lucky ones to use ‘Project Strawberry’ for free right now”. the article states.
Conclusion
The free availability of o1-mini for ChatGPT users is an important move. It helps more people access advanced AI tools. There are still some limits and rules on how much you can use it. However, launching this new reasoning model shows that OpenAI is dedicated to sharing its technology with more people.
As more users get access to o1-mini, it will be exciting to see how they use this powerful tool. They will be able to solve complex problems and explore new possibilities with AI.
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