o1: Not a Chat Model, But a Powerful Report Generator

This post details Ben Hylak's journey from initially disliking o1 to using it daily for critical tasks. He discovered o1 isn't a traditional chat model but functions more like a "report generator." Effective o1 usage hinges on providing extensive context, clearly defining goals, and understanding its strengths and weaknesses. o1 excels at one-shot generation of complete files, reduced hallucinations, explaining complex concepts, and medical diagnosis. However, it struggles with mimicking specific writing styles and building entire applications. The author shares tips for improving o1 efficiency and design suggestions for high-latency AI products like o1.