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OpenAI: o1-preview (2024-09-12)

OpenAI: o1-preview (2024-09-12)

OpenAI’s First Open-Weight Model for Lightweight, API-First Development

Context: 128 000 tokens
Output: 32 000 tokens
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OpenAI’s Early Open-Weight Model for Lightweight, Transparent LLM Deployment

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o1-preview (2024-09-12) is OpenAI’s first released open-weight language model, offering developers and ML teams a fast, transparent, and flexible alternative to closed APIs. Released under a commercial-friendly license and optimized for local inference, cost-efficient API access, and internal automation, o1-preview marks OpenAI’s shift toward open models with practical use in real-world workflows.

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Now accessible via AnyAPI.ai, o1-preview provides lightweight performance through a unified API for experimentation, scripting, and fast product development.

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Key Features of o1-preview (2024-09-12)

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Fully Open-Weight (Commercial License)

Download, host, and fine-tune freely for private, SaaS, or offline use.

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Optimized for Speed and Simplicity

Delivers ~200–300ms latency with lightweight inference ideal for fast-turnaround tasks.

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Efficient Context and Instruction Following

Handles prompts up to 8k tokens and performs well on summarization, classification, and light reasoning.

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Multilingual and Task-General

Supports English and core global languages for basic generation and automation use cases.

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Available via API or Self-Hosting

Run o1-preview on bare metal, Docker, or access it directly via AnyAPI.ai endpoints.

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Use Cases for o1-preview (2024-09-12)

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Internal Tools and Dashboards

Integrate into CRMs, admin panels, or SaaS backends to automate responses and report generation.

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Developer Copilots and CLI Bots

Add scripting support, command explanation, and lightweight coding suggestions in dev environments.

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Real-Time Template Filling and Forms

Draft text for form fields, customer outreach, and ticket summarization at scale.

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Self-Hosted and Air-Gapped Inference

Ideal for compliance-bound or offline deployments, including regulated industries.

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Instruction-Following Testbed

Prototype prompt chains and refine agent flows with deterministic, open-weight behavior.


Why Use o1-preview via AnyAPI.ai

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No Setup Required

Skip the infrastructure complexity and start using o1-preview via REST or SDK instantly.

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Unified LLM Access Across Open and Closed Models

Switch between o1-preview, GPT, Claude, Mistral, and Gemini with one integration.

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Transparent, Pay-As-You-Go Pricing

No subscriptions or hidden fees—track token usage and cost per call.

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Better Observability and Uptime Than OpenRouter or HF

Built for production workloads with logs, metrics, and team access tools.

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Ideal for Lightweight Apps and High-Throughput Workflows

Use o1-preview in environments where cost and simplicity matter.

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Try o1-preview for Fast, Transparent Language AI

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o1-preview is OpenAI’s open-weight entry point for developers building responsive, low-cost NLP tools.

Integrate o1-preview (2024-09-12) with AnyAPI.ai -start building real-time, lightweight AI solutions today.

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Sample code for 

OpenAI: o1-preview (2024-09-12)

Python
JavaScript
Curl
import requests

url = "https://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions"

payload = { 
    "model": "o1-preview-2024-09-12",
    "messages": [
        {
            "role": "user",
            "content": "Hello"
        }
    ]
}
headers = {
    "Authorization": "Bearer AnyAPI_API_KEY",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

response = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers)

print(response.json())
import requests url = "https://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions" payload = { "model": "o1-preview-2024-09-12", "messages": [ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello" } ] } headers = { "Authorization": "Bearer AnyAPI_API_KEY", "Content-Type": "application/json" } response = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers) print(response.json())
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const url = 'https://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions';
const options = {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {Authorization: 'Bearer AnyAPI_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json'},
  body: '{"model":"o1-preview-2024-09-12","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"Hello"}]}'
};

try {
  const response = await fetch(url, options);
  const data = await response.json();
  console.log(data);
} catch (error) {
  console.error(error);
}
const url = 'https://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions'; const options = { method: 'POST', headers: {Authorization: 'Bearer AnyAPI_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json'}, body: '{"model":"o1-preview-2024-09-12","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"Hello"}]}' }; try { const response = await fetch(url, options); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data); } catch (error) { console.error(error); }
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curl --request POST \
  --url https://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer AnyAPI_API_KEY' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '{
  "model": "o1-preview-2024-09-12",
  "messages": [
    {
      "role": "user",
      "content": "Hello"
    }
  ]
}'
curl --request POST \ --url https://api.anyapi.ai/v1/chat/completions \ --header 'Authorization: Bearer AnyAPI_API_KEY' \ --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \ --data '{ "model": "o1-preview-2024-09-12", "messages": [ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello" } ] }'
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FAQs

Answers to common questions about integrating and using this AI model via AnyAPI.ai

What makes o1-preview different from o1?

It’s the initial preview version—smaller training scope and more tuned for early testing and scripting.

Can I use o1-preview for commercial projects?

Yes. It’s licensed for full commercial use, including SaaS and internal tools.

How does o1-preview perform on code and math?

Best for lightweight tasks like scripting, CLI commands, and simple summarization—less suitable for complex reasoning.

Is o1-preview self-hostable?

Yes. It runs on GPU, CPU, or cloud using open-source inference stacks.

Can I access it without OpenAI credentials?

Yes. AnyAPI.ai provides turnkey access via API without requiring OpenAI login.

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