o3 sets a new standard for analytical thinking across domains. This well-rounded model excels at math, science, coding, and visual reasoning tasks while demonstrating superior technical writing and instruction-following capabilities. It's specifically designed for multi-step problems requiring deep analysis across text, code, and images.

What makes o3 unique is its "simulated reasoning" approach—pausing to reflect on its thought process before responding. It also leverages tools like search, Python, and image generation to enhance problem-solving capabilities.