OpenAI's "12 Days of OpenAI" Event: New Models, Phone Access, and Enhanced Search

Live Updates: 12 Days of OpenAI ChatGPT Announcements and Reveals

This article provides a live blog of OpenAI's "12 Days of OpenAI" event, detailing daily announcements and reveals related to ChatGPT and its underlying AI models. The event spans from December 5th to December 18th, 2024, with updates provided by authors Morgan Little and Cody Corrall.

Key Announcements and Developments:

• December 20, 2024:

  • OpenAI announces new o3 models: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the successors to its o1 and o1-mini "reasoning" models, named o3 and o3-mini. These models are not being publicly launched but will undergo public safety testing. The company skipped the name "o2" to avoid a potential trademark conflict with the telecom provider O2.
  • The end of 12 Days of OpenAI is upon us: The final announcement stream featured demos from OpenAI's Sam Altman, Mark Chen, and Hongyu Ren. Yesterday's stream highlighted improved ChatGPT functionality with apps like Notion.
  • OpenAI 2024 event: How to watch new ChatGPT product reveals and demos: This post provided information on how to watch the live streams, featuring demos and updates from various OpenAI team members throughout the event.
  • Day 11 starts soon: The penultimate reveal stream featured demos from Kevin Weil, Justin Rushing, and John Nastos.
  • Day 9 of OpenAI’s reveal event starts soon: This stream was described as a mini "Dev Day," with announcements geared towards developers, featuring Sean DuBois, Andrew Peng, Michelle Pokrass, and Brian Zhang.
  • OpenAI brings its o1 reasoning model to its API – for certain developers: OpenAI made its o1 reasoning model available to select developers via its API.
  • Day 9 of OpenAI’s reveal event starts soon: This stream was described as a mini "Dev Day," with announcements geared towards developers, featuring Sean DuBois, Andrew Peng, Michelle Pokrass, and Brian Zhang.
  • OpenAI brings its AI-powered web search tool to more ChatGPT users: The AI-powered web search tool, previously exclusive to paid users, was made available to all free ChatGPT users and integrated into the Advanced Voice Mode.
  • OpenAI brings Search to all users: The Search functionality, allowing ChatGPT to access real-time web information, was rolled out to all free users and integrated into the Advanced Voice Mode. A replay of the stream was provided.
  • We’ve made it to day 10: The stream featured demos and updates from Kevin Weil, Antonia Woodford, and Amadou Crookes. A replay was provided.
  • OpenAI brings its o1 reasoning model to its API – for certain developers: OpenAI made its o1 reasoning model available to select developers via its API.
  • Day 9 of OpenAI’s reveal event starts soon: This stream was described as a mini "Dev Day," with announcements geared towards developers, featuring Sean DuBois, Andrew Peng, Michelle Pokrass, and Brian Zhang.
  • OpenAI brings its AI-powered web search tool to more ChatGPT users: The AI-powered web search tool, previously exclusive to paid users, was made available to all free ChatGPT users and integrated into the Advanced Voice Mode.
  • OpenAI brings Search to all users: The Search functionality, allowing ChatGPT to access real-time web information, was rolled out to all free users and integrated into the Advanced Voice Mode. A replay of the stream was provided.
  • We’ve made it to day 10: The stream featured demos and updates from Kevin Weil, Antonia Woodford, and Amadou Crookes. A replay was provided.
  • OpenAI brings its AI-powered web search tool to more ChatGPT users: The AI-powered web search tool, previously exclusive to paid users, was made available to all free ChatGPT users and integrated into the Advanced Voice Mode.
  • OpenAI brings Search to all users: The Search functionality, allowing ChatGPT to access real-time web information, was rolled out to all free users and integrated into the Advanced Voice Mode. A replay of the stream was provided.
  • We’ve made it to day 10: The stream featured demos and updates from Kevin Weil, Antonia Woodford, and Amadou Crookes. A replay was provided.

• December 18, 2024:

  • You can now call ChatGPT from a landline: OpenAI introduced a 1-800 number (1-800-CHATGPT) to access ChatGPT via voice, even from landlines or flip phones. This offers an experience similar to Advanced Voice Mode, with 15 minutes of free calling for U.S. users.
  • OpenAI brings ChatGPT to your landline: This post reiterates the announcement of the 1-800 number for ChatGPT access, highlighting its accessibility features.
  • We’ve made it to day 10: The stream featured demos and updates from Kevin Weil, Antonia Woodford, and Amadou Crookes. A replay was provided.

• December 17, 2024:

  • OpenAI brings its o1 reasoning model to its API – for certain developers: OpenAI made its o1 reasoning model available to select developers via its API.
  • Day 9 of OpenAI’s reveal event starts soon: This stream was described as a mini "Dev Day," with announcements geared towards developers, featuring Sean DuBois, Andrew Peng, Michelle Pokrass, and Brian Zhang.
  • OpenAI brings its AI-powered web search tool to more ChatGPT users: The AI-powered web search tool, previously exclusive to paid users, was made available to all free ChatGPT users and integrated into the Advanced Voice Mode.
  • OpenAI brings Search to all users: The Search functionality, allowing ChatGPT to access real-time web information, was rolled out to all free users and integrated into the Advanced Voice Mode. A replay of the stream was provided.
  • We’ve made it to day 10: The stream featured demos and updates from Kevin Weil, Antonia Woodford, and Amadou Crookes. A replay was provided.

• December 16, 2024:

  • Day 9 of OpenAI’s reveal event starts soon: This stream was described as a mini "Dev Day," with announcements geared towards developers, featuring Sean DuBois, Andrew Peng, Michelle Pokrass, and Brian Zhang.
  • OpenAI brings its AI-powered web search tool to more ChatGPT users: The AI-powered web search tool, previously exclusive to paid users, was made available to all free ChatGPT users and integrated into the Advanced Voice Mode.
  • OpenAI brings Search to all users: The Search functionality, allowing ChatGPT to access real-time web information, was rolled out to all free users and integrated into the Advanced Voice Mode. A replay of the stream was provided.

OpenAI's "12 Days of OpenAI" Event Summary:

OpenAI's "12 Days of OpenAI" event was a series of daily livestreams showcasing new features, model updates, and accessibility improvements for ChatGPT. Key highlights included:

• New Model Releases: Introduction of o3 and o3-mini models, focusing on reasoning capabilities and undergoing public safety testing.
• Enhanced Accessibility: Launch of a 1-800 number to call ChatGPT, making it accessible via phone, including landlines and flip phones.
• Improved ChatGPT Features: Rollout of the AI-powered web search tool to all users, integration with Advanced Voice Mode, and enhanced functionality with third-party apps like Notion.
• Developer Focus: Special "Dev Day" streams with announcements and demos tailored for developers.
• API Access: Making the o1 reasoning model available to select developers through the API.

The event aimed to demonstrate OpenAI's commitment to advancing AI technology, improving user accessibility, and fostering developer engagement.

Topics Covered:

• AI
• ChatGPT
• Sam Altman
• OpenAI Models (o1, o1-mini, o3, o3-mini)
• AI Accessibility
• AI Safety
• Developer Tools
• Web Search Integration
• Voice Mode

This comprehensive event highlighted OpenAI's continuous efforts to innovate and expand the reach of its AI technologies.