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OpenAI launches o3 and o4-mini, AI models that ‘think with images’ and use tools autonomously
OpenAI launches groundbreaking o3 and o4-mini AI models that can manipulate and reason with images, representing a major advance in visual problem-solving and tool-using artificial intelligence.
The ability for AI to manipulate images in its reasoning process — zooming in on details, rotating diagrams, or cropping unnecessary elements — represents a novel approach that industry analysts say could revolutionize fields from scientific research to education. For instance, if asked about future energy usage patterns in California, the AI can search the web for utility data, write Python code to analyze it, generate visualizations, and produce a comprehensive report — all as a single fluid process. As competition in the AI space continues to intensify, with Google, Anthropic, and others releasing increasingly powerful models, OpenAI’s dual focus on both reasoning capabilities and practical tool use suggests a strategy aimed at maintaining its leadership position by delivering both intelligence and utility.
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