About OpenAI o1

OpenAI o1 is a breakthrough reasoning model that thinks before it answers. It excels at complex multi-step problems in mathematics, science, and programming. The model uses chain-of-thought reasoning to tackle problems that require deep analysis, making it ideal for STEM tasks, competitive programming, and scientific research.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Best-in-class reasoning abilities
  • Excellent at math and science
  • Strong coding performance
  • Shows thinking process

Cons

  • Slower than GPT-4o
  • No web browsing
  • Expensive API costs
  • Limited availability on free tier

Best For

Complex problem-solving
Scientific research
Competitive programming
Math