OpenAI to Introduce ‘Strawberry’ Reasoning AI Model
OpenAI is preparing to launch its new AI model, codenamed “Strawberry,” within the next few weeks. This new model is designed to enhance reasoning capabilities, distinguishing it from the current versions of ChatGPT.
Instead of providing instant responses, Strawberry will take extra time to process information and “think” before delivering answers. Early tests suggest that it will take between 10 and 20 seconds for the model to respond.
The upcoming model will only support text-based outputs at first. Hence, users should not expect the multimodal capabilities seen in other OpenAI products like GPT-4o, which offers responses across text, voice, and images.
Strawberry’s initial release will focus solely on text, but it will evolve in future updates. Sam Altman, the co-founder of the company, hinted at the development of Strawberry in recent months, creating anticipation within the tech community.
In July 2023, there were reports that the model would launch later in the year. However, OpenAI has pushed up the release date.
Strawberry AI to Enhance Reasoning and Problem Solving
Strawberry is built to handle more complex real-world problems by conducting in-depth research, scanning the internet, and providing more informed responses. This could mark a significant leap in artificial intelligence, particularly for businesses and users who rely on AI for problem-solving and research tasks.
The new artificial intelligence model will be integrated into the ChatGPT service, offering users an alternative option to the fast-response models already in place. While the idea of a “thinking” artificial intelligence sounds futuristic, OpenAI has been working towards this type of capability for some time.
Moreover, OpenAI plans to release additional models, including the highly anticipated Orion model. Notably, subscription prices for these new models could become more expensive than those of previous models.
With OpenAI’s paid user base growing rapidly, the company has crossed the one million benchmark for its premium services. The number of its paid users increased by 67% between April and September.
This growth has been driven by various versions of its AI, including ChatGPT Enterprise, Team, and Edu offerings.
Cudos Joins ASI Alliance Pending Community Vote
Meanwhile, the ASI Alliance, which includes major players like Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, and Ocean Protocol, is set to expand with the potential addition of Cudos. However, the decentralized cloud computing provider is awaiting community approval, with a vote scheduled from September 19 to 24.
If accepted, this move will bring further advancements to the Alliance, particularly in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Cudos’ integration into the ASI Alliance will allow the Alliance to leverage advanced graphic processing units (GPUs), enhancing AI processing and overall computational resources.
Cudos founder and CEO Matt Hawkins added that this partnership would accelerate the adoption of decentralized artificial intelligence solutions. He also noted that Cudos’ resources would be crucial in expanding the capabilities of the Alliance’s artificial intelligence framework.
The ASI Alliance was initially formed by Ocean Protocol, SingularityNET, and Fetch.ai with the aim of promoting decentralized computing power for AI. The potential addition of Cudos will further that mission by reducing reliance on centralized cloud providers such as Amazon.
Pushing for a More Decentralized AI Infrastructure
The Alliance has already made strides toward this goal, and this fourth-member expansion would solidify their push for a decentralized AI infrastructure. Humayun Sheikh, the chairman of the ASI Alliance and CEO of Fetch.ai, commented that the group is actively working on the transition of the FET token to ASI.
Sheikh reiterated that decentralized computing offers greater scalability, security, and privacy compared to centralized systems. According to him, the distribution of resources also reduces the reliance on a single provider, allowing for more innovation and access to artificial intelligence technology.
While some exchanges have supported token migrations within the Alliance, not all are on board. For instance, Coinbase has opted not to facilitate the migration of Ocean Protocol’s native token into FET or the upcoming ASI token.
Hence, the upcoming community vote will determine whether Cudos will officially join the ASI Alliance. If successful, the partnership will likely enhance Alliance’s decentralized artificial intelligence capabilities.
