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Perplexity Adds 'Reasoning' Feature with OpenAI's o1-Mini Model

Perplexity Adds 'Reasoning' Feature with OpenAI's o1-Mini Model

Alicia Shapiro
September 18, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

A user interacts with Perplexity's platform on a computer, where the o1 model is being used to solve coding tasks, math problems, and puzzles. Around the user, floating visual elements represent code snippets, equations, and puzzle pieces, highlighting Perplexity's new "Reasoning" feature powered by OpenAI's o1-mini model. The clean, organized design emphasizes practical problem-solving tasks with AI support in a clear and engaging way.

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Perplexity Adds 'Reasoning' Feature with OpenAI's o1-Mini Model

Perplexity, the popular AI-powered question-answering platform, has launched a new beta feature exclusively for its Pro users: a "reasoning" focus. This feature utilizes OpenAI’s recently introduced o1-mini model, designed specifically to excel in tasks that require multi-step reasoning.

What the 'Reasoning' Focus Offers

While still in its early stages, the "reasoning" focus shows promise in solving puzzles, math problems, and coding challenges. However, it is not yet integrated with web search, and users may experience slower speeds due to current rate limits. Queries for the new feature are capped at 10 per day for Pro users.

An X post from Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity, announcing the beta launch of the 'Reasoning' focus for Pro users. The post highlights the use of OpenAI’s o1-mini model, which excels at tasks like puzzles, math, and coding. The post includes a screenshot of a query asking, "How many GPUs does it take to fill up Mars?" under the new reasoning feature.

Image Source: Aravind Srinivas X Post

Benefits for Pro Users

Despite the current limitations, Perplexity's "reasoning" focus demonstrates the platform’s commitment to expanding its capabilities. For users seeking a combination of reasoning skills and internet resources, Perplexity Pro searches remain the optimal choice. These searches allow users to tap into web data while benefiting from the o1-mini model’s advanced reasoning abilities for more complex tasks.

OpenAI's o1 Model in Use

Perplexity's adoption of the o1-mini model highlights the potential of OpenAI’s latest technology. According to Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, while the model is in its early development phase, it has already shown success in tackling tasks requiring complex reasoning.