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As I write this, I'm 30,000 feet in the air, en route to South Korea for the South Summit 2024, where during two sessions I'll be sharing deep insights from the AI Maturity Index. This project, a collaboration with Harvard scientists, has been a labor of love, mapping out the global landscape of AI adoption among knowledge workers.

And now, just as I'm about to present first findings, OpenAI drops a bombshell that perfectly illustrates why this research is so crucial….

Remember when I first told you about ChatGPT? Well, strap in, because we're about to level up again - and this time, it's a quantum leap. Are you ready?

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AI's Quantum Leap: o1 Arrives" Preview: "Your PhD assistant is here

OpenAI dropped their o1 model 11 days ago, and let me tell you, this isn't just another AI upgrade. We're talking about a seismic shift that's putting a PhD-level research assistant in your pocket. As someone who's been riding the AI wave since before it was cool, I can confidently say: this is the biggest thing since GPT-4 hit the scene in March 2023.

But here's the million-dollar question: What does o1 mean for you, me, and the future of our work? Let's dive in and find out.

First, a quick story. A few days ago, I was wrestling with a complex data analysis for AI Maturity Index. I spent hours crunching numbers, only to end up with a headache and lukewarm results. Out of frustration, I decided to give o1 a spin. Within minutes, it not only spotted a flaw in my methodology but suggested an innovative approach I hadn't even considered. Mind. Blown.

This, my friends, is the power of o1. It's not just an AI that talks; it's an AI that thinks.

So, what makes o1 such a game-changer? Let's break it down:

1. It reasons like a human (but faster): o1 doesn't just pattern match. It takes time to ponder complex problems, much like we do. But unlike us, it doesn't need coffee breaks or get distracted by cute cat videos.

2. It's a math and coding wizard: While GPT-4 struggled with 13% of International Mathematics Olympiad problems, o1 nailed 83%. It's also crushing it in coding competitions, outperforming most human developers.

3. It's a science nerd's dream: o1 performs on par with PhD students in physics, chemistry, and biology. Imagine having a brilliant research assistant who never sleeps!

Now, I know what some of you might be thinking. "Iwo, this sounds terrifying. Are the robots taking over?" Take a deep breath. We're not living in a sci-fi dystopia (yet). This is about augmenting our abilities, not replacing them.

Think of it this way: We're evolving from being the doers to being the directors. We're the ones asking the right questions, setting the goals, and making the judgment calls that AI can't make. Our creativity, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking are more valuable than ever.

But here's the catch - to stay relevant, we need to level up our game. We need to become AI orchestrators, learning how to effectively prompt and guide these AI systems. It's the new must-have skill, just like coding was a decade ago.

This is where tools like the AI Maturity Index come in handy. It's like a GPS for your AI journey, helping you figure out where you stand and where you need to go. We've been using it with first beta teams, and let me tell you, it's an eye-opener. It not only benchmarks your current AI capabilities but also uncovers use cases you might have never considered.

Let's put this in perspective. OpenAI has a roadmap of five levels towards AGI (Artificial General Intelligence):

1. Chatbots, AI with conversational language

2. Reasoners, human-level problem solving

3. Agents, systems that can take actions

4. Innovators, AI that can aid in invention

5. Organizations, AI that can do the work of an organization

With o1, we've just leaped from Level 1 to Level 2. And folks, Level 3 is already on the horizon. Can you feel the excitement? I sure can!

But here's where it gets really interesting. While large corporations might struggle to integrate these advancements due to bureaucracy and legacy systems, we - the entrepreneurs, the freelancers, the small business owners - we have the agility to embrace this change right now.

Imagine leveraging o1 to:

- Craft pitch-perfect proposals in record time

- Analyze market trends with unprecedented depth

- Debug complex code in minutes instead of hours

- Brainstorm innovative solutions to stubborn problems

The possibilities are endless. But only if we're ready to seize them.

So, what's your next move? Here's what I suggest:

1. Dive into the AI Maturity Index. Trust me, it's a game-changer. It'll help you identify where you can immediately start leveraging AI like o1 in your work.

2. Start experimenting with o1. Don't just use it for basic tasks. Challenge it. Push its limits. You might be surprised at what it can do.

3. Focus on developing your uniquely human skills. Creativity, emotional intelligence, strategic thinking - these are your superpowers in the AI age.

4. Join our community. Share your experiences, ask questions, learn from others. We're all figuring this out together, and that's the fun part!

Remember, the goal isn't to become more like AI. It's to become more uniquely human, leveraging AI to amplify our distinctly human strengths. We're not just working harder or smarter - we're working in a whole new dimension.

The future belongs to those who can dance with the machines, not fight against them. So, are you ready to put on your dancing shoes?

Let's embrace this AI revolution together. Let's use these incredible tools to dream bigger, solve tougher problems, and create a future that's not just more efficient, but also more human.

Stay curious, stay human, and as always, work smarter with AI.

Aloha,

Iwo

P.S. I'm buzzing with ideas about how we can leverage o1 in our work. Drop me a line and let's brainstorm together. Who knows? We might just stumble upon the next big thing!