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Match Tools to Tasks: System 1 vs. System 2
In evaluating the performance of language models, it is crucial to distinguish between tasks that require quick, instinctual responses (System 1) and those that demand deep, analytical thought (System 2). For activities such as writing emails or editing text, GPT-40 performs comparably to O1, while for more complex tasks that necessitate breaking down problems, like math or sophisticated coding, O1 significantly excels. Thus, the choice of language model should align with the nature of the task at hand—System 1 tasks may favor GPT-40, whereas System 2 tasks warrant the use of O1 for optimal results.