After weeks of speculation about a new and more powerful AI product in the works, OpenAI today announced its first "reasoning model." The program, known as o1, may in many respects be OpenAI's most powerful AI offering yet, with problem-solving capacities that resemble those of a human mind more than any software before. Or, at least, that's how the company is selling it. As with most OpenAI research and product announcements, o1 is, for now, somewhat of a tease. The start-up claims that the model is far better at complex tasks but released very few details about the model's training.

There is little doubt now that that the prospect of Artificial intelligence (AI) will radically change our lives and the society we live in. The following film is highly informative, but it's also a cautionary tale: the speed at which A.I. applications and integration is occurring is now threatening to outpace humans' ability to comprehend and consider its ramifications. From the filmmakers: "It touches on all aspects of society – private life, business, security -- including in the spread of fake news and the challenges posed by the advent of autonomous weapons. This documentary looks at the rapid change digitalization is causing as it unfolds …. a future with robots and the risks and ethical questions posed by the development of autonomous weapons …. AI can generate perfectly forged sound and videos, making it effective for purveying fake news. Discerning the truth from fiction will become increasingly difficult. Technology will streamline work, making some jobs surplus to requirements."