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The king is back: OpenAI’s new o3 and o4-mini models are game-changers

OpenAI just dropped what might be the most significant AI update of the year, and the tech world is buzzing. The company released two new models – o3 and o4-mini – that are dramatically reshaping what we can expect from AI assistants.

Let me break this down in plain language so you can understand why this matters for your business.

What are these new models?

OpenAI’s new lineup includes:

  • o3: Their flagship large model designed to push AI capabilities to new heights
  • o4-mini: A smaller, more cost-efficient model that’s surprisingly powerful for its size

Both models are available now to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, with other tiers getting access in the coming weeks.

Why they’re revolutionary

What makes these models special isn’t just raw intelligence – it’s how they work. They’re what industry insiders call “agentic,” meaning they can:

  • Think through problems step-by-step
  • Use tools automatically when needed
  • Search the web for current information
  • Generate visualizations and charts
  • Write and run code to solve complex problems
  • Analyze images in sophisticated ways

Imagine asking your AI assistant to analyze whether the NBA should move its three-point line, and watching it research the topic, run statistical models, create visualizations, and deliver a thoughtful recommendation – all without further prompting.

Performance that backs up the hype

The benchmark results are impressive. On standard AI tests:

  • o3 with tools scores 98.4% on AIM 2025 (compared to

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