SMRTR TechJan 31, 2025Ars Technica

OpenAI hits back at DeepSeek with o3-mini reasoning model

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OpenAI has released o3-mini, a free simulated reasoning model optimized for STEM tasks. The new model offers improved accuracy, faster response times, and lower operating costs compared to its predecessor, with users able to choose from three reasoning effort options to balance speed and precision.

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