OpenAI has officially launched o1-pro, an upgraded version of its o1 “reasoning” AI model, now available via API for developers who have spent at least $5. This new model promises better responses through enhanced computational power and has been accessible to ChatGPT Pro users since December.
However, o1-pro comes at a steep price. The model costs $150 per million input tokens and $600 per million output tokens, making it twice as expensive as GPT-4.5 for input and ten times costlier than the original o1 for output. These premium rates suggest that OpenAI is targeting users who require advanced reasoning capabilities and are willing to pay for higher computational efficiency.
Despite its potential, early user feedback has been mixed. While o1-pro shows slight improvements in coding and math benchmarks, it struggles with tasks like Sudoku and understanding optical illusion jokes. This indicates that while the model is powerful in certain areas, it still has limitations in complex logical reasoning and humor comprehension.
For developers and businesses looking for cutting-edge AI performance, o1-pro presents an intriguing yet costly option. Whether the price justifies the benefits remains to be seen as more users put the model to the test in real-world applications.