

EP 509: OpenAI o3 and o4 Unlocked - Inside the newest, most powerful AI models
117 snips Apr 22, 2025
OpenAI's latest models, o3 and o4, are making waves with their advanced reasoning and tool use capabilities. The episode dives into a head-to-head comparison with Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro. With these innovations, listeners explore AI's evolving landscape, including improvements in user experience and competition in chip technology. The discussion encourages audience engagement by inviting thoughts on practical uses and future developments in AI.
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OpenAI's O3 Powerhouse Model
- OpenAI's new O3 model is currently the most powerful AI model in the world.
- It uniquely integrates multiple tool capabilities like web search, Python, and image understanding autonomously.
Manage O3 and O4 Mini Usage
- On ChatGPT paid plans, use O4 Mini High for daily heavy usage to maximize messages.
- Reserve limited O3 Full access for complex and demanding queries to leverage its full capabilities.
Agentic Tool Chaining Power
- O3 excels at tool chaining, autonomously deciding which tool to use when for complex queries.
- This agentic capability is key to its superior reasoning and adaptability compared to previous models.