OpenAI launches o3 and o4-mini, AI models that ‘think with images’ and use tools autonomously

Learn MoreOpenAI launched two groundbreaking AI models today that can reason with images and use tools independently, representing what experts call a step change in artificial intelligence capabilities. The San Francisco-based company introduced o3 and o4-mini, the latest in its “o-series” of reasoning models, which it claims are its most intelligent and capable models to date. “I really do believe that with this suite of models, o3 and o4-mini, we’re going to see more advances,” Mark Chen, OpenAI’s head of research, said during the press conference. The open-source tool allows developers to leverage the models’ reasoning capabilities for coding tasks, with support for screenshots and sketches. With o3 and o4-mini, OpenAI has crossed a threshold where machines begin to perceive images the way humans do—manipulating visual information as an integral part of their thinking process rather than merely analyzing what they see.

OpenAI has released new models (o3 and o4-mini) that excel in code navigation and multimodal reasoning, including enhanced safety features. These models are available now for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users, with free users able to sample o4-mini via the "Think" option. Enterprise and education customers will gain access next week. OpenAI emphasizes robust safety testing and cost-efficiency improvements. The company plans to integrate reasoning and conversation capabilities to lead in the AI space while addressing ethical considerations.

In a leap forward for AI, OpenAI's o3 and o4-mini models combine advanced reasoning, coding skills, and active visual processing, marking a significant step toward human-like thinking. These tools, now available to select users with broader rollout ahead, offer enhanced software engineering capabilities and stringent safety protocols while emphasizing practical application in everyday tasks.

Learn MoreOpenAI launched two groundbreaking AI models today that can reason with images and use tools independently, representing what experts call a step change in artificial intelligence capabilities. The San Francisco-based company introduced o3 and o4-mini, the latest in its “o-series” of reasoning models, which it claims are its most intelligent and capable models to date. “I really do believe that with this suite of models, o3 and o4-mini, we’re going to see more advances,” Mark Chen, OpenAI’s head of research, said during the press conference. The open-source tool allows developers to leverage the models’ reasoning capabilities for coding tasks, with support for screenshots and sketches. With o3 and o4-mini, OpenAI has crossed a threshold where machines begin to perceive images the way humans do—manipulating visual information as an integral part of their thinking process rather than merely analyzing what they see.

OpenAI launches o3 and o4-mini, AI models that ‘think with images’ and use tools autonomously

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