On January 22, 2025, NetEase Youdao officially launched the first reasoning model in China that supports step-by-step explanations, named "Ziyue - o1". This model features a compact design with 14 billion parameters, allowing for efficient deployment on standard consumer-grade graphics cards, marking a significant advancement in the application of artificial intelligence technology in the domestic education sector.
"Ziyue - o1" employs chain-of-thought techniques and incorporates self-dialogue and error correction mechanisms to output detailed thought processes when solving problems. This enables students not only to receive answers but also to understand the logic behind problem-solving. Such design significantly enhances the model's reasoning ability and logical accuracy, making it highly suitable for educational scenarios. Unlike other large-scale reasoning models in the market that require high operational demands, "Ziyue - o1" optimizes its resource requirements while maintaining high performance, allowing it to run smoothly on standard graphics cards.
In the field of education, "Ziyue - o1" is more than just a technical product; it provides students with a new way of learning. Through step-by-step explanations, the model guides students to think independently and helps them establish connections between knowledge and skills. This heuristic explanation method effectively enhances students' motivation to learn and their ability to solve problems independently. Based on years of accumulated educational data and exam questions, NetEase Youdao has specifically trained "Ziyue - o1" to ensure it provides high-quality answers in specific educational contexts.
Currently, "Ziyue - o1" has been successfully implemented in NetEase Youdao's AI all-subject learning assistant "Youdao Xiao P", achieving the function of "analyzing the thought process first, then providing the answer", further enhancing its application potential in the education sector. With the launch of this model, NetEase Youdao has solidified its leading position in the field of educational large models. Since 2023, Youdao has introduced several applications based on the Ziyue model, covering various niche scenarios such as translation, essay grading, and speaking practice.
The launch of Ziyue - o1 not only brings new technological momentum to the education industry but also offers students a more flexible and interactive learning experience. In the future, NetEase Youdao will continue to focus on the development and application of reasoning models, further improving educational quality and efficiency.
Demo address: https://confucius-o1-demo.youdao.com/
Model download links:
https://huggingface.co/netease-youdao/Confucius-o1-14B
https://modelscope.cn/models/netease-youdao/Confucius-o1-14B
