Microsoft Offers Free Access to OpenAI's Advanced o1 Model via Copilot

Microsoft Makes OpenAI's Powerful o1 Model Freely Accessible via Copilot's 'Think Deeper' Feature

Microsoft has announced a significant enhancement to its AI experience by integrating OpenAI's advanced o1 model into Microsoft Copilot. This powerful reasoning model, previously available only through paid OpenAI tiers, can now be accessed for free by all Microsoft users through a new feature called 'Think Deeper' within the Copilot chat interface.

Key Highlights:

Free Access to o1 Model: Microsoft Copilot users can now leverage the capabilities of OpenAI's o1 model without any subscription fees.
'Think Deeper' Toggle: A new toggle within the Copilot chat interface enables users to activate the advanced reasoning features of the o1 model.
Enhanced AI Capabilities: The o1 model offers advanced reasoning, improved accuracy in complex problem-solving, and a deeper understanding of context.
Accessibility: The 'Think Deeper' feature is accessible via the Copilot web interface (copilot.microsoft.com) and the downloadable Copilot app.
Microsoft Account Required: Users need a Microsoft account to access this feature.

What is the o1 Model?

OpenAI's o1 model is a sophisticated AI model known for its advanced reasoning capabilities. When announced in December 2024, OpenAI highlighted its ability to accurately compute Mathematics Olympiad problems with 86% accuracy and achieve PhD-level accuracy in STEM fields. This model represents a significant leap in AI's problem-solving and analytical potential.

How 'Think Deeper' Works:

To use the 'Think Deeper' feature, users simply need to:

Navigate to the Copilot web interface or open the Copilot app.
Log in with their Microsoft account.
Locate the Copilot icon in the text box and click it.
The icon will change to a 'Think Deeper' icon, indicating it's active.
Enter prompts and receive more comprehensive responses.

Benefits of 'Think Deeper':

Early demonstrations show that enabling 'Think Deeper' provides significantly more thorough and insightful responses compared to standard Copilot interactions. For instance, when presented with an SAT-level math problem, the 'Think Deeper' mode not only provided the correct answer and a detailed solution but also offered a psychological analysis of the problem's subject, historical context, and interesting facts related to the problem's details.

Previous Pricing and Availability:

Before this integration, the o1 model was exclusively available through OpenAI's paid services:

ChatGPT Pro: $200 per month for full access.
ChatGPT Plus: $20 per month with limited access.

Microsoft 365 Price Increase Context:

While Microsoft is offering this advanced AI capability for free, it's worth noting that Microsoft 365 subscribers have recently been informed of an upcoming price increase for their personal plans, which will take effect upon renewal.

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Fionna Agomuoh is a Computing Writer at Digital Trends, covering a wide range of topics in the computing space. She can be reached via Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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