OpenAI is set to release a new AI model, codenamed "Strawberry," within the next two weeks. Unlike previous models, Strawberry is designed to pause and think before responding, enabling it to solve complex problems through in-depth research. Although integrated with ChatGPT, Strawberry will be offered as a standalone feature, likely accessed via the app’s menu.

Strawberry will handle multi-step tasks like advanced problem-solving and strategy development but with slower response times (10-20 seconds) due to its complex reasoning capabilities. It will only respond to text prompts, limiting its functionality compared to current multimodal AI models. The model will require more computational resources, making it more expensive to use, with potential rate limits and higher-priced tiers for faster responses.

In related news, OpenAI's upcoming GPT-Next model, expected to be 100 times more powerful than GPT-4, will utilize a scaled-down version of Strawberry's reasoning abilities, promising enhanced efficiency and performance.