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The competitive edge of the o1 models is their ability to excel at reasoning. This is due to the training approach that taught them to think before responding and, as a result, allowed them to try different strategies before landing on an answer. Therefore, the o1 model is very strong in math, science, and coding. For example, it scored 83% on the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) qualifying exam. For comparison, GPT-4o correctly solved only 13% of problems. As a result, when solving a hard or complex STEM problem, this model is your best option. Also: 10 features Apple Intelligence needs to actually compete with OpenAI and GoogleEven though this performance might lead you to believe it is a better alternative in all case scenarios, that is not the case. Because o1 is an early model, it lacks key ChatGPT features, such as internet browsing and accepting media uploads, and as a result, for now, GPT-4o remains the better option for most requests. ChatGPT Plus and Teams users can toggle between the different models depending on the prompt, so they don’t have to commit to using one or the other. To make it easier to decide which to use, OpenAI is working on a feature that allows ChatGPT to choose the best model automatically based on user prompts. More

Jaque Silva/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images As part of a new beta test, Google Wallet will soon allow American users to create a digital ID of their US passport. This update is coming at a great time because we’re only a few months away from the chaotic holiday travel season. Also: How to use Google […] More

Supersmario/Getty Images Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they’re also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it’s tied to a crucial business meeting. Also: Yes, you can upgrade that old PC to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no. These readers proved it The solution, of […] More

MirageC/Getty Images As deepfakes and synthetic media become more common thanks to generative artificial intelligence (gen AI), several organizations are trying to perfect digital watermarking to determine a piece of content’s origins. None have really succeeded yet, but one such group, the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) is beefing up its ranks.  On Friday, C2PA announced […] More

SOPA Images / Contributor Binging a Netflix show on a long commute is a vital part of many Apple users’ everyday lives — including mine. Despite impressive hardware upgrades announced at the Apple “Glowtime” launch event, many people are not upgrading their phones. Yet Netflix announced its app will stop supporting some iOS versions and, as a […] More

Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNETFinding a job through LinkedIn can be tricky, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the company posting the ad. To help you find the right employers, the site will assign a verified badge to those considered legitimate. Now, LinkedIn is making it easier for you to find jobs from those verified companies.With summer ending and many people revving up their job search, LinkedIn has kicked off a new search filter that can narrow the results to verified employers. Rohan Rajiv, product lead for LinkedIn’s Jobseeker, said in a post on Friday that by applying this filter, you’ll see only jobs with verified information about the company and job poster.Also: IBM will train you in AI fundamentals for free, and give you a skill credential – in 10 hoursTo run this type of search, head to LinkedIn’s Job page. At the top, enter the job title or skill you’re seeking and your preferred location. With the results on display, click the button for All Filters, swipe down the right pane, and turn on the switch for “Has verifications.” Click the button to show the new results, and your job search will now include only verified companies.You should also see a verification badge on verified job postings, which now make up about half of the jobs on LinkedIn, according to Rajiv.Exactly what does verification mean, and why is it important? More

United Airlines/ZDNETAs part of a new partnership, United Airlines will soon begin offering “high-speed, low-latency” Wi-Fi to passengers courtesy of Starlink. The company states its “new gate-to-gate connectivity” will allow people to enjoy internet service at a scale other major airlines don’t provide.Also: 10 ways to speed up your slow internet connection todayYou’ll be able to watch movies on your favorite streaming service, hop on social media, do some online shopping, and even play video games on either the backseat screen or “personal devices simultaneously.” Testing for this service starts in early 2025. After that, it’ll begin rolling out to the first passenger flights later in the year.United Airlines plans to expand Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet, which consists of over 1,000 airplanes, “over the next several years.” And the best part is it’ll be free. No need to pay an extra fee or subscription. The service will be available to you the moment you enter the aircraft. More