If you googled (or asked GPT) to explain the difference between the new o1 model and the traditional GPT-4 or 3.5, you likely found some interesting information. But here, we want to break it down a bit further and explain what it’s for and who might benefit from using it. Can it help with your daily tasks?👇
In practice, you’ll notice that it takes longer to provide a response. This might seem like a drawback, but in reality, o1 "thinks through" its responses more carefully. Rather than focusing on delivering a quick answer, its approach is the Chain of Thought (CoT), where it reasons step-by-step. For this model, the priority is to process information and ensure accuracy, rather than providing a fast, conversational experience.
Hallucinations
In some cases—especially in programming—ChatGPT may provide quick but incorrect results, sometimes known as “hallucinations.” This can be frustrating and detract from the tool's intended usefulness. The primary motivation behind this new model is to trade off some speed for a more accurate solution, while still being faster than solving the problem manually.
It’s important to remember that o1 is a model that processes data; it doesn’t actually “think” and isn’t an AGI. It simply handles information differently, processing it step-by-step.
When Should You Use OpenAI o1?
o1 offers a unique advantage in areas like software development, scientific research, and computational processes. For instance, in tests for the International Math Olympiad, o1 successfully solved 83% of the problems, while ChatGPT-4 only solved 13%. On the other hand, it’s not the best fit for customer service or conversational chatbot roles, as its responses can take longer without necessarily providing added value for those purposes.
A Different Way to Use Generative AI
OpenAI o1 introduces a new way for the public to interact with Generative AI—a method that has long been in use in scientific research. This type of model is slower but more precise, reliable, and adds significant value to certain tasks. Think of it this way: an AI like GPT o1 that prioritizes “thinking better” might even take weeks to provide a response. But what if that well-processed and accurate answer could help discover a cure for a disease that would otherwise take years to find?
Have you tried GPT o1? How are you integrating AI into your daily work?
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