September 11, 2024 – On August 7th, local time, Altman sparked widespread discussion online by posting a photograph of strawberries, hinting at the mysterious “Strawberry” project. According to a report by The Information today, OpenAI plans to unveil the “Strawberry” AI model, formerly known as the Q* project, in the next two weeks. This launch is earlier than the rumored “fall release” which typically falls between September and November.
The “Strawberry” model, which focuses on reasoning, is expected to be integrated into the ChatGPT service. As a large model that emphasizes reasoning, “Strawberry” is designed to be more powerful and easier to use than the current GPT-4o when faced with complex, multi-step questions.
Interestingly, while “Strawberry” will primarily be featured as part of ChatGPT, it is essentially a standalone product. The Information suggests that OpenAI might offer it as an optional add-on within the ChatGPT interface, given its distinct advantages and disadvantages compared to the regular ChatGPT service. Notably, the initial version of “Strawberry” is limited to text-based conversations, lacking the multimodal capabilities of other OpenAI models.
However, what truly differentiates “Strawberry” from other conversational AI systems is its “thinking” ability. According to two individuals who have tested the model, “Strawberry” takes 10 to 20 seconds to reflect before responding to a question. This delay is intended to reduce errors and provide more detailed answers.
Additionally, users might encounter speed limits with “Strawberry,” and faster response times could be offered as part of higher-priced subscription packages, marking another difference from the current ChatGPT setup.
Industry experts widely believe that OpenAI’s “Strawberry” initiative could represent the next significant breakthrough in artificial intelligence. Its advanced reasoning capabilities suggest that the technology could perform more complex tasks “autonomously,” rather than relying solely on step-by-step instructions from users.
