[5 mins] OpenAI's o1: The AI That Thinks | EP 35

In this episode of UNinvested, host Sahil dives into the groundbreaking release of OpenAI's new model, o1, which marks a significant leap in artificial intelligence by introducing true reasoning capabilities. Sahil breaks down how o1 differs from previous AI models and explores the profound implications this advancement holds for various industries.

What we explore:

• The limitations of older AI models and their pattern-matching approach
• How OpenAI's o1 model introduces "thinking" through chain-of-thought processing
• The "strawberry" example demonstrating o1's step-by-step reasoning
• The impact of o1's human-like reasoning on real-world applications
• The future of AI in thoughtful problem-solving and collaboration with humans

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In this episode, we cover:

[00:00] Sahil introduces the "strawberry" experiment to illustrate AI limitations

[00:25] Discussion on OpenAI's o1 model release and its ability to "think"

[01:25] Explanation of how o1 uses chain-of-thought processing to think

[01:46] How o1 correctly counts the 'R's in "strawberry" by reasoning step by step

[02:08] o1's reasoning process feels more human-like

[02:31] Why o1 is a game changer in AI development

[03:03] Real-world applications of o1 in various industries

[04:00] The shift in how AI assists us, focusing on better answers

[04:24] Limitations of o1 and the future direction of AI

[04:46] Sahil concludes the episode and thanks listeners