On January 22, 2025, NetEase Youdao officially released the first inference model in China that supports step-by-step explanations, 'ZiYue - o1'. This model features a design with 14 billion parameters, enabling efficient deployment on standard consumer-grade graphics cards, marking a significant advancement in the application of artificial intelligence technologies in the domestic education sector. 'ZiYue - o1' utilizes Thinking Chain technology and incorporates self-dialogue and error-correction mechanisms, allowing it to output detailed thinking processes when solving problems. This way, students not only receive answers but also understand the logic behind problem-solving.

OpenAI has made its latest AI models o1-preview and o1-mini available to all ChatGPT Enterprise and ChatGPT Edu customers. These models are designed to handle complex reasoning tasks and are expected to transform the way organizations and academic institutions tackle challenges, covering various fields from advanced programming to scientific research. The o1 models were first unveiled earlier this month, representing OpenAI's advancements in creating AI capable of deep multi-step reasoning.

Benshi Writing and Xueersi have reached a settlement regarding the incident of stolen large model data, with Benshi Writing deciding not to pursue legal action against Xueersi. After thorough investigation and communication, both parties cleared up misunderstandings and will continue their collaboration. This incident marks the first case of stolen large model data, significantly impacting data security issues in the education sector.