Draft:OpenAI o1-mini
| OpenAI o1-mini | |
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| Developer(s) | OpenAI |
| Initial release | September 12, 2024 |
| Stable release | Preview
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| Written in | Python, CUDA |
| Platform | Cloud computing, API |
| Type | Large language model |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | OpenAI.com |
OpenAI o1-mini is a lightweight variant of the OpenAI o1 large language model (LLM) developed by OpenAI. Released in preview form on September 12, 2024, o1-mini was optimized for efficient coding, reasoning tasks, and edge deployment.[1] It is considered a condensed version of OpenAI's o1 architecture, tuned for performance in limited-resource environments and embedded systems.
Overview
[edit]OpenAI o1-mini shares core architectural principles with its parent model, o1, but features reduced parameter count and memory usage. The model maintains high performance in multi-step reasoning and chain-of-thought prompting, particularly in programming-related tasks and logical analysis.[2]
Features
[edit]- Chain-of-thought reasoning: Supports step-by-step logical processing.
- Code completion and generation: Performs well in code-heavy benchmarks.
- Multimodal input handling: (text, code, partial visual support).
- Low-latency inference: Designed for use on lower-resource hardware.
Deployment
[edit]o1-mini is primarily available via:
- Microsoft Copilot (select preview users).
- ChatGPT (in experimental toggles for developers).
- OpenAI API (restricted preview).[3]
Comparison with o1
[edit]While o1 was designed as a general-purpose frontier model, o1-mini was developed with a more focused application in coding and lightweight inference. It sacrifices broad generalization for leaner runtime and specialized reasoning.
Reception
[edit]Early technical reviewers noted that o1-mini offered GPT-4-level coding capabilities in a significantly smaller footprint. However, it also exhibited occasional hallucinations in open-ended reasoning and lacked the full multimodal capabilities of GPT-4o.
Licensing and availability
[edit]Like other OpenAI models, o1-mini is not open source. It is accessible through proprietary platforms under usage restrictions, including rate limits and API gating.