Microsoft has announced that it will give all its users free access to OpenAI’s o1 model as part of its Copilot platform, making the powerful reasoning capabilities available without subscription or payment. This move comes after DeepSeek, a Chinese-based startup, gained popularity and attention from industry leaders and investors.
DeepSeek’s R1 model, which is comparable to OpenAI’s o1 model, has been praised by Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, who described it as “impressive.” However, Microsoft has launched an investigation into whether DeepSeek accessed OpenAI’s data without permission, sparking controversy.
In response to the attention around DeepSeek, Microsoft is now offering users free access to Think Deeper, a tool that works similarly to ChatGPT Plus. With Think Deeper, users can generate detailed responses and solve complex problems, making it a valuable resource for various applications, including coding and planning trips.
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s AI CEO, expressed excitement about the move and hinted at future plans. “We’ve got so much more in the pipeline right now that I couldn’t wait to tell you about,” he said. This development marks another step in the growing AI frenzy, with companies pushing innovative products and technologies to stay ahead of the curve.
Source: https://wccftech.com/amid-deepseeks-ongoing-hype-microsoft-makes-openais-o1-reasoning-model-free-for-all-copilot-users