OpenAI o1 is not for everyone

In this edition: ChatGPT o1, Copilot Pages, Gen Z’s AI-powered creative app, Taylor Swift’s AI deepfake, and more. 

Welcome to Stay Ahead #42 from FlexOS!

Every Wednesday, we share the latest tools and tips to help you work smarter, not harder.

In this week’s edition:

1. News of the Week: The latest AI updates that will directly impact your work.
2. Productivity Tools: Apps and tools to boost your productivity.
3. Must-read News: Taylor Swift cites ‘fears around AI’.
4. Job Board: Future-forward remote roles.

Let’s dive in!

The new OpenAI model is here

OpenAI has dropped a new model, and it’s not ChatGPT 5. Instead, they decided to start a new series and reset it to 1: OpenAI o1.

The most notable update of OpenAI o1 is it spends a longer time to think, try different solutions, and recognize its own mistakes before giving out the final solution. This model is seen as a leap in how AI chatbots can mimic human’s way of thinking and reasoning, moving toward human-level intelligence.  It can now properly count the number of “r” in the word “strawberry.”

This is how much OpenAI o1 has grown compared to GPT-4o in Math and reasoning benchmarks. You can dive into the whole technical report here.

Main Features of OpenAI o1

• Chain of thoughts: You can see how o1 tracks its thought process and responds.
• Better at reasoning: The ability to reason is the key differentiator of o1 to its predecessors.
• Field strength: OpenAI suggests that o1 would be most suitable for complex tasks in math and coding.

However, the currently available model of OpenAI o1-review has some major limitations. It cannot search the web or “read” documents or images. As OpenAI stated, it’s pretty much like a reset with a new line of product series with its own way of thinking and reasoning. 

Hence, for daily tasks, until there are new updates on the official Open o1, GPT-4o will still be your good friend. Meanwhile, o1-preview is efficient in helping you with complicated math and coding projects.

In testing OpenAI o1-preview, I find it interesting to use the model for a wider range of tasks, leveraging its ability to test and reconsider its answers. 

Use cases:

• Arrange questions in logical order:

• Code a game called “Squirrel Finder”:

• Build HTML Snake:

Prompt templates for o1:

Marketing: Launch a new product line

Task Description:

• Develop a comprehensive marketing plan to increase the sales of our new eco-friendly product line.

Context:

• We have launched a range of biodegradable household cleaning products aimed at environmentally conscious consumers.

Requirements:

• Consider at least three different marketing strategies (e.g., social media campaigns, influencer partnerships, community events).
• Evaluate the potential reach, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with our brand values for each option.
• Recommend the best strategy based on this analysis.
• Provide a step-by-step implementation plan for the recommended strategy.

Product Management: Feature Prioritization Matrix

Task Description:

• Develop a prioritization matrix for upcoming software features.

Context:

• We have limited resources and need to focus on high-impact features.

Requirements:

• Use criteria like customer value and development effort.
• Present a clear ranking.
• Suggest a method for scoring.

HR: Performance Review

Task Description:

• Create templates for annual employee performance reviews.

Context:

• We aim to standardize the evaluation process across departments.

Requirements:

• Include sections for goals, achievements, and areas for improvement.
• Provide rating scales.
• Use clear and unbiased language.

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Copilot Pages: Claude’s Artifacts, but better

Microsoft has unveiled a new addition to its suite of AI-powered productivity tools—Copilot Pages.

People have been saying that Copilot Pages is similar to Claude’s Artifacts. It’s a useful metaphor to have an idea of what Copilot Pages is, but not quite efficient in capturing what it can do:

• Copilot Pages pulls out a new page for the response when you work with Copilot chatbot (like Artifacts)
• The Pages is shareable and editable by multiple users at the same time
• You can simultaneously pull new information from the chatbot to Pages:some text
  • Web mode: information pulled directly from the web, providing real-time updates and external content relevant to the ongoing task.
  • Work mode: designed for creating and collaborating on documents that rely heavily on internal data, insights, and resources.

Copilot Pages is a combination of Artifacts and Google Docs (or Microsoft Word). Copilot is pushing their products toward teams and businesses. Would you employ Microsoft 365 Copilot for your company?

Dive in Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2 here. 

‍→ Read more news at the end.

Best Productivity Tools To Try Out This Week

pocket - Collect articles, videos, and links from across the web and enjoy them on any device in a distraction-free environment.

Obsidian - The private and flexible writing app to sharpen the way you think.

finch - Build self-care routines by taking care of a pet.

Flora - Stay off your phone and clear your to-do list.

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JOBS TO LEVEL UP

We want you to thrive at work, and do it from wherever you want. Here are the this week’s remote and hybrid jobs that caught our attention:

Trending Companies Hiring Now

1. ​Abridge remote jobs​
2. ​Parafin remote jobs​
3. ​Ambient AI remote jobs​

More Exciting Remote Job Opportunities

1. ​Software Engineering Jobs​
2. ​Marketing Jobs​
3. ​Business Development / Sales Jobs​
4. ​AI Jobs​
5. ​Human Resources Jobs​
6. ​Product Jobs​

Need more options? RemoteOK, Jobgether, WeWorkRemotely, and FlexJobs are great places to get vetted remote-friendly roles.

→ Also, check out our guide on “How to Get a Remote Job Today.”

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