OpenAI has made the world sit up with another bang in the AI race: The new model "O3" is set to start early next year and promises nothing less than a revolution in machine reasoning. But what exactly makes O3 so special - and how will Google react to this development?
A New League of Argumentation
At a globally streamed event last Friday, OpenAI presented the eagerly awaited O3 model, which is expected to solve even more complex and multi-stage problems in the future. Compared to its predecessor O1, O3 is said to be capable of arguing not only faster but also significantly more "human-like.
An Example: When answering technical questions, such as in programming, O3 takes more time for calculations and provides more precise, logically thought-out answers. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman explained during the livestream that this was a deliberate step to take AI to the next level of development.
David versus Goliath: OpenAI versus Google
The competition in the AI world has drastically intensified in recent years. After OpenAI ushered in a new era with ChatGPT in 2022, Google recently countered with a new version of its Gemini model. According to Google, this is twice as fast as its predecessor and capable of not only thinking and planning but also independently executing actions.
But OpenAI remains unimpressed. With O3, the company plans to redefine the term "argumentation." At the same time, there will be a smaller version called O3-mini, which is set to appear at the end of January—a clever move to appeal to different target groups.
Deliberative Alignment": Safety in AI
Another Highlight: OpenAI introduced a new technique during the event to ensure that models like O3 do not support questionable or even illegal requests. The approach, called "Deliberative Alignment," guides the AI through a series of safety-relevant steps before providing a response. The goal is to make the model not only more efficient but also more ethically justifiable.
The challenge should not be underestimated: ethics and values vary greatly from culture to culture. And this is precisely where it becomes apparent how much OpenAI seeks to balance technical excellence with social responsibility.
The AI Armament Costs: How Far Does the Industry Go?
A factor not to be underestimated: The costs.
A move that makes Google sweat
With the unveiling of O3, OpenAI is relying not only on technological innovation but also on strategic dexterity.
A Look into the Future
The 12-day event, where OpenAI presented a new Pro version of ChatGPT alongside O3 and the video generation tool "Sora", shows: Thinking is not just about models, but ecosystems here.
