OpenAI plans to release a new AI model called o3-mini in about two weeks. This was announced by the company’s CEO, Sam Altman, who noted the completion of the development and testing phase, which involved external safety researchers.
thank you to the external safety researchers who tested o3-mini.
— Sam Altman (@sama) January 17, 2025
we have now finalized a version and are beginning the release process; planning to ship in ~a couple of weeks.
also, we heard the feedback: will launch api and chatgpt at the same time!
(it's very good.)
o3-mini will be available to OpenAI Plus subscribers, providing access to new features for those already part of the company’s ecosystem.
One of the key features of o3-mini is its high message processing speed, making it a practical choice for a variety of users and use cases.
Altman noted that while o3-mini may not outperform o1 pro in most tasks, it is significantly faster. This can be especially valuable for applications where rapid response is critical.
