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February 3, 2025
OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT, has announced significant improvements and expansions for both free and paying users. CEO Sam Altman informed the public about the planned updates, which include access to the more powerful language model o3-mini and the introduction of new AI agents.
A central element of the announced innovations is the provision of the language model o3-mini for all ChatGPT users. Previously, access to this model, which offers improved context understanding and higher performance compared to older versions, was limited. By expanding it to free accounts, OpenAI aims to make the benefits of advanced AI technology accessible to a wider audience. For paying Plus users, OpenAI is increasing the daily request quota for o3-mini to 100 requests. The company justifies this limitation with the high operating costs of the powerful models. Monetization through subscriptions is essential to sustainably finance the development and provision of AI technology.
In addition to the improvements to the language model, OpenAI is also working on the development of new AI agents. The recently introduced "Operator" is expected to be available to Plus users soon. This tool combines the visual capabilities of GPT-4o with advanced decision-making and can interact with graphical user interfaces (GUIs). According to OpenAI, "Operator" is just the beginning of a series of so-called "Computer-Using-Agents" (CUAs), which are intended to enable users to automate complex tasks. For example, "Operator" can make online reservations, fill out forms, or make online purchases. In addition to "Operator," Altman announced the development of another AI agent that will be available to Plus subscribers right from launch. Details about the features and release date of this new agent have not yet been announced.
The development of AI agents is a highly competitive field. In addition to OpenAI, other major technology companies are working on similar solutions. Google is developing comparable technology under the project name "Jarvis." Other examples of AI agents include Nvidia's "Eureka Agent," Salesforce's "Agentforce," and Microsoft's "Copilot Vision." The increasing prevalence of AI agents highlights the growing potential of this technology to automate everyday tasks and increase productivity.
The announcements from OpenAI underscore the rapid progress in the field of artificial intelligence. The improvements to ChatGPT and the development of new AI agents suggest that AI-powered systems will play an increasingly important role in our daily lives in the future. From automating routine tasks to assisting with complex problem-solving, the possibilities seem limitless. It remains to be seen how this technology will evolve and what long-term impact it will have on our society.
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