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The AI ​​models O3 Mini and O3 Mini High are now available both in chatpgt and via the API!

Published on: February 1, 2025 / update from: February 1, 2025 - Author: Konrad Wolfenstein

The AI ​​models O3 Mini and O3 Mini High are now available both in chatpgt and via the API!

The AI ​​models O3 Mini and O3 Mini High are now available both in chatpgt and via the API! - Image: Xpert.digital

Simply smarter: O3-Mini and O3-Mini-High now for chatpgt and API applications

Openai O3-Mini: A quantum leap in cost-efficient AI development for demanding thinking

The world of artificial intelligence experiences another milestone with the publication of Openaai O3-Mini. This state-of-the-art model, which is now available in chatt and accessible via the API, represents the latest and most cost-effective progress in the Reasoning model series from Openaai. Presented in December 2024, O3-Mini redefined the possibilities of smaller models and demonstrates exceptional skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (StEM). It is not only characterized by its impressive performance, but also by its low costs and reduced latency compared to its predecessor, Openaai O1-Mini.

Openai O3-Mini marks a paradigm shift by the first small Reasoning model that is expected to support long-awaited long-awaited developer functions such as Function Calling, structured editions and developer news. This means that it was designed from scratch for immediate production use. Like its predecessors O1-Mini and O1 preview, O3-Mini Streaming also supports, which enables flexible and dynamic interaction. Developers also have the option of choosing between three intensity levels for the purchase wall - low, medium and high. This flexibility enables the model to be adapted to different applications: In the event of complex challenges, the thinking process can be intensified, while in time -critical tasks the focus is on speed and low latency.

An important note: O3-mini is not suitable for tasks with visual analysis. For such applications, developers should continue to fall back on Openai O1. O3-MINI is introduced in the chat-completion API, Assistants-API and Batch-API, whereby access is initially limited to selected API users of levels 3-5.

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Chatgpt users benefit from expanded functions

There is also gratifying news for end users: Chatgpt Plus users, team and Pro can now use O3-mini, while Enterprise customers receive access in February. O3-Mini replaces O1-Mini in the model selection and offers higher installment limits and lower latency times. This makes it an ideal choice for tasks in the areas of programming, stem and logical problem solving. In the course of this upgrade, the news limit for plus and team users from 50 messages per day (with O1-mini) to 150 messages per day (with O3-mini).

In addition, O3-Mini is now combined with a search function to provide current answers with relevant sources. This represents an early prototype, while Openai works to integrate the search function into all the Reasoning models. This integration enables the model to access a broader spectrum of information and thus generate more sound and up -to -date answers.

Free use for everyone

A particularly remarkable innovation is the availability of O3-Mini for users of the free Chatgpt Plan. You can try out the model by selecting "Reason" in the news composer or regaining an answer. This is the first time that a Reasoning model is offered for free users in Chatgpt and demonstrates the commitment of Openaai to make high-quality AI accessible to everyone.

As of today ( January 31, 2025 ), users of the free Plan Openai O3-Mini can also try out by selecting "Reason" in the news composer or re-generate an answer. This is the first time that a Reasoning model was made available for free users in Chatgpt.

While Openaai O1 remains the comprehensive model for general knowledge, O3-Mini positions itself as a specialized alternative for technical areas that require precision and speed. By default, O3-Mini uses a medium-sized buying wall to achieve a balanced combination of speed and accuracy. Paying users also have the option of choosing O3-Mini-High in the model selection to use a more intelligent version that takes a little more time for their answers. Pro users enjoy unrestricted access to both O3-Mini and O3-Mini-High.

Performance and optimization for StEM tasks

Like its predecessor O1, O3-Mini was specially optimized for STEM tasks. With a medium-sized purchase wall, O3-Mini achieves the same performance as O1 in mathematics, programming and science, but provides significantly faster answers. Expert reviews have shown that O3-Mini not only provides more precise and clearer answers, but also has a stronger thinking capacity than O1-Mini. In 56% of cases, testers preferred the answers from O3-Mini to those of O1-Mini and, in the event of demanding, realistic questions, determined a decline in serious errors by impressive 39%. With a medium-sized buying wall, O3-Mini achieves the same performance in some of the most demanding evaluations of thinking and intelligence, including Aime and GPQA. This underlines the ability of the model to also deal with complex problems.

Detailed performance data in different areas

Competition mathematics (AIME 2024): In mathematics, O3-Mini with a low the buying wall reaches a comparable service such as O1-Mini. With medium effort, the performance already corresponds to that of O1, while it exceeds both O1-Mini and O1 with great effort. These results underline the ability of O3-Mini to better solve mathematical problems with increasing intensity of the buying wall.

PHD questions (GPQA Diamond): In the area of ​​sciences, especially for biological, chemical and physical questions at a PHD level, O3-Mini with a low buying wall exceeds the performance of O1-Mini. It even reaches the level of O1 with great effort. This shows that O3-Mini is able to answer and understand demanding scientific questions.

Research in mathematics (Frontiermath): In mathematical research, O3-Mini exceeds its predecessor at Frontiermath with a high buying wall. In the case of tasks with Python tools, O3-Mini solves over 32 % of the problems with the first attempt, including over 28 % of the demanding T3 problems. This is clear proof of the ability of the model to solve complex mathematical problems and develop innovative solutions.

Competition programming (Codeforces): In the competition programming at Codeforces level, O3-Mini continuously achieves higher ELO values ​​with increasing the buying wall. Even with medium effort, the performance of O1 corresponds, while with high effort it exceeds both O1 and O1-Mini. These results illustrate the impressive ability of the model to understand and generate code.

Software Engineering (SWE-Bench Verified): In the area of ​​software development, O3-Mini is the most powerful model so far that Openai has published for SWE-Bench Verified. This underlines the performance of the model in practical software development scenarios.

General knowledge: Evaluations of the data show clear advantages of O3-Mini compared to O1-Mini in various areas of general knowledge. This indicates that O3-Mini has developed a more comprehensive understanding of the world.

Speed ​​and efficiency

In addition to the high performance, O3-Mini is also characterized by its impressive speed and efficiency. In an A/B test series, O3-Mini was 24% faster than O1-Mini. The average response time was 7.7 seconds compared to 10.16 seconds at O1-Mini. This significant improvement in response times makes O3-Mini an attractive option for applications in which speed is of crucial importance.

Security and orientation

Openai attaches great importance to the safety of its models. To ensure that O3-mini generates secure answers, deliberative alignment techniques were used. Safety evaluations show that O3-Mini is better off in tests for challenging security and jailbreak scenarios than GPT-4O. This underlines the commitment of Openai for the development of safe and responsible AI systems.

O3-Mini: Progressive AI for a smarter future

O3-Mini underlines the mission of Openaai to develop an inexpensive AI and further democratize high-quality intelligence. With its specialization in StEM tasks, the low costs and the remarkable efficiency, O3-Mini sets new standards and paves the way for future innovations in the field of artificial intelligence. The model is a lively example of how AI becomes more and more efficient and accessible and has the potential to improve our lives in many ways. The "Publication of O3-Mini" marks, as it is often said, "a significant step towards a future in which AI is an integral part of our everyday life".

The development of models such as O3-Mini is an ongoing process. The continuous improvement of algorithms, the optimization of the neuronal networks and the collection of ever larger data sets will lead to even more powerful and efficient AI systems in the future. This advances not only promise to further advance technological progress, but also to have a positive impact on many areas of our lives. From medicine to education to the environment - the possibilities are almost endless.

The "Introduction of O3-Mini", according to a senior developer of Openaai, is "another step on the way to solve the most complex problems of humanity with the help of artificial intelligence". It is this vision that drives Openai's work and leads us to a future in which AI is a powerful tool for improving our world. "We see the development of O3-Mini as an important building block that enables us to make intelligence accessible to a wider audience without neglecting performance," he adds.

In summary, it can be said that Openaai O3-Mini is not only a technical breakthrough, but also proof of how advanced technology can be used to change the world and to shape a future in which artificial intelligence is an important part of our life is. The "ongoing development of such models", as a AI expert puts it, is "proof of the human innovation spirit and the incessant striving for knowledge and progress".

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