OpenAI Introduces New AI Model Capable of Tackling Complex Challenges and Advancing Scientific Research
Posted on Sep 19, 2024 at 09:09 PM
The artificial intelligence model that OpenAI has unveiled is said to be able to “reason” and solve more challenging maths, science, and coding problems than existing models.
Plus, the OpenAI o1 model, the first in a series, was made available as a preview last Thursday. The company has stated that it anticipates ongoing upgrades and enhancements. Most users of ChatGPT will eventually have access to it.
The creator of ChatGPT stated on its website that “we trained these models to spend more time thinking through problems before they respond, much like a person would.” “Through training, they learn to refine their thinking process, try different strategies and recognise their mistakes.”
AI's Long-Term Perspective
OpenAI cited the ability of the new models to produce “complicated mathematical formulas needed for quantum optics” and the annotation of cell sequencing data by medical researchers as two applications for which they can be applied.
Moreover, research scientist at the business Noam Brown also emphasised the potential of the new AI models. Future iterations of OpenAI's o1 are intended to think for hours, days, or even weeks instead of only seconds.
He wrote on X on Thursday, “Inference costs will be higher,” alluding to the expenses associated with employing AI to conclude inputs, such as increased energy expenditures. But what cost would you pay for a new cancer drug? For breakthrough batteries?” he continued.
US tech CEOs and White House officials were set to meet last Thursday to discuss AI's significant energy use, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google's Ruth Porat, and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei expected to attend.
Dual-Edged Character Analysis
While technology has the potential to address difficult issues like cancer and climate change, it also presents equally challenging obstacles, such as how to fulfill sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) systems' high electrical demands, which might exacerbate global warming.
Besides, many of the functions “that make ChatGPT useful,” according to the company, are still missing from the new OpenAI model, including file and picture uploads and web surfing. It went on, “But for complex reasoning tasks, this is a significant advancement.”
On challenging benchmark tasks in physics, chemistry, and biology, OpenAI o1 outperforms PhD students in tests, the company claims. Furthermore, the new set of models successfully answered 83% of the questions in an exam used to qualify for the International Mathematics Olympiad.
UN special reporter Ashwini K.P. expressed concerns about the rapid spread of AI across various fields, stating that it is changing the world and has the potential to drive societal shifts. Despite this, Ashwini believes AI presents opportunities for innovation and inclusion, highlighting the need for a balanced approach to AI's application.
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