OpenAI is ready to release a new speed-focused AI model "o3 mini"

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🤖 OpenAI Gears Up for ‘o3-mini’ Rollout

OpenAI is ready to release a new speed-focused AI model that could change the game.

In the coming weeks, OpenAI will launch its much-anticipated 'o3-mini' reasoning model, as confirmed by CEO Sam Altman. The model will debut with simultaneous API access and ChatGPT integration, a first for the company.

The details:

• Evolution in Reasoning: ‘o3-mini’ follows the ‘o1’ model, launched in September, which excelled in science, coding, and math.

• Unified Launch: Unlike previous staggered releases, OpenAI will make ‘o3-mini’ available on both its API and ChatGPT at the same time.

• Future Plans: Altman revealed that the company is now concentrating on the ‘o3’ and ‘o3-pro’ models, which are expected to be available in the $200/month Pro tier.

• Performance Focus: Altman described ‘o3-mini’ as “worse than o1 pro at most things, but FAST,” emphasizing its speed over other attributes.

Why it matters:

OpenAI’s first major release of 2025 signals a shift toward faster, more frequent AI launches. With internal excitement building, this new release could mark the beginning of a rapid acceleration in AI model development throughout the year.

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