Updates on OpenAI o1 — ChatGPT. Google Gemini 2.0. Lambda Inference API

OpenAI’s Shipmas unveils a ChatGPT phone number and o1 model, Google launches Gemini 2.0 to advance reasoning AI, and Lambda introduces an affordable API for seamless AI deployment.

Big Updates:

• OpenAI’s o1 Model is Here
• Google Unveils Gemini 2.0: A New Era in AI Reasoning
• Lambda’s Inference API: Scalable, Affordable AI for Developers

1 — OpenAI

ChatGPT introduces a dedicated phone number for voice interactions, enhancing accessibility. Plus, the new o1 model is now available via API, tailored for developers in OpenAI’s tier 5 usage category.

Access via Phone Number and WhatsApp

• New Phone Number: Users in the U.S. and Canada can call 1–800-CHATGPT for up to 15 minutes of free voice conversation monthly.
• WhatsApp Integration: Users outside the U.S. can text ChatGPT via the same number, making it accessible on various devices.

Key Features of OpenAI o1