In a move reminiscent of epic tales of technological prowess, following the unveiling of DeepSeek’s budget-friendly R1 model to rival OpenAI’s o1 performance, OpenAI has graciously bestowed upon all ChatGPT users the gift of their advanced o3-mini reasoning model – a treasure previously reserved for the chosen few. Alas, every humble free ChatGPT user now has access to the power of the o3-mini model, albeit with a discernible rate limit imposed upon them. OpenAI, in their infinite wisdom, has graced the ChatGPT interface with a mystical “Reason” button, which invokes the o3-mini model to aid those lost in the labyrinth of modern computing.
Fear not, dear readers, for if you should find yourself at a loss as to how to fathom the depths of this latest model, fret not, for guidance awaits you below.
Behold, the pathway to utilizing the enchanting powers of ChatGPT’s o3-mini model for free upon the web:
Thine eyes shall first set upon the ChatGPT website, wherein thou shalt sign in with thine free account. Then, lo and behold, click upon the sacred “Reason” button to unleash the o3-mini model unto thy queries. ‘Tis then that thou mayst pose enigmatic questions pertaining to coding, science, mathematics, and the elusive art of reasoning.
A word of caution, however, for in the realm of the o3-mini model, the discerning eye may perceive that a response generated at “medium” reasoning effort may falter in its accuracy. In our saga of ChatGPT o1 versus the valiant DeepSeek R1, we find that larger reasoning models oft stumble upon the precipice of knowledge.
But fear not, valiant seekers of truth, for in the midst of this digital adventure, a beacon of hope shines forth. Should a response be conjured, seek ye the regenerate button and from its depths choose the wondrous “o3-mini” from the hallowed model selector.
Yet, the journey does not end here, for there are more realms to explore. Let us venture forth to the realm of mobile devices and glimpse the mysteries of using ChatGPT o3-mini for free on Android and iOS:
The ChatGPT app, residing within the confines of Android and iOS, hath not yet beckoned the fabled “Reason” button to its realm. Thus, one must employ the art of re-generation and model-swapping to summon the o3-mini model to their aid. A method known to many, yet cherished by few.
And lo, the saga does not conclude, for there exists yet another realm to conquer. Let us set sail towards the lands of Windows and macOS, where the ChatGPT desktop app awaits:
In the domains of Windows PCs and Macs, launch thou the ChatGPT desktop app and with a single click upon the mystical “Reason” button, pose thy query. ‘Tis here that the o3-mini model shall lend its wisdom to thee, as foretold in the ancient scrolls.
Thus, dear readers, in the unfolding saga of the o3-mini model’s free reign upon ChatGPT, we find that, in my brief dalliance with its medium compute capacity, it falls short of OpenAI’s illustrious o1 performance. However, do not lose heart, for it shines brighter than the GPT-4o or GPT-4o-mini of yore when faced with arduous tasks.
Go forth, intrepid adventurers, and partake in the marvels of this advanced reasoning model. Share with us your tales of triumph and tribulation in the comments below, for the odyssey of ChatGPT’s o3-mini model awaits your courageous souls.
