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Microsoft Copilot now offers free access to OpenAI’s o1 model
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OpenAI’s powerful o1 reasoning model is now freely available to all Microsoft Copilot users, marking a significant expansion in access to advanced AI capabilities that previously required a $200 monthly subscription.

Key Development: Microsoft has integrated OpenAI’s o1 model into Copilot’s “Think Deeper” feature, making it accessible to both free and Pro users.

  • The o1 model, launched in December 2023, specializes in complex reasoning tasks across science, coding, and mathematics
  • ChatGPT Plus users currently have limited access to o1, with full access requiring a $200 monthly ChatGPT Pro subscription
  • Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman announced the feature’s availability to all Copilot users, regardless of subscription status

Technical Implementation: The o1 model operates through Copilot’s “Think Deeper” feature, which users can easily activate through their account interface.

  • Users can enable the feature via a toggle button in the search bar
  • Response generation takes approximately 30 seconds, longer than standard model responses
  • The extended processing time allows the system to analyze queries from multiple perspectives

Practical Applications: The enhanced capabilities focus on providing detailed analysis and comprehensive guidance across various use cases.

  • Career transition planning and guidance
  • Detailed project execution frameworks
  • In-depth explorations of user-selected topics
  • Complex problem-solving across scientific and technical domains

Current Limitations: Several important constraints affect the model’s current functionality.

  • Knowledge cutoff date is October 2023
  • No internet access capability, though this feature is under development
  • Longer response times compared to standard Copilot interactions

Future Developments: Microsoft’s strategic positioning suggests continued evolution of the platform’s capabilities.

  • Suleyman indicated additional features are in development
  • Internet access functionality is actively being worked on
  • The company aims to maintain competitive advantage in the AI assistant market through continued feature expansion

Market Impact: This move represents a significant shift in the accessibility of advanced AI capabilities, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of AI assistants while raising questions about the sustainability of premium AI service models.

OpenAI’s powerful o1 model is available for free with Microsoft Copilot

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