According to reports, OpenAI plans to release its new reasoning-focused AI model "Strawberry" as part of the ChatGPT service in the coming weeks. This new model is expected to bring a completely different experience to OpenAI's existing product line, particularly focusing on handling complex tasks that require deep reasoning. One prominent feature of Strawberry is its ability to "think" before providing an answer, taking 10 to 20 seconds to respond to queries. This deliberate pause aims to automate a chain of thought prompts, thereby improving the accuracy of responses. This reasoning capability is expected to simplify tasks such as coding and solving complex mathematical problems, as well as being applicable to business tasks like generating detailed marketing strategies or executing weekly plans. While Strawberry will be integrated into ChatGPT, it will be offered as a standalone product. Users may be able to select it from a dropdown menu within the service, although specific details about its availability are still unclear. It is important to note that this version of Strawberry only handles text queries. Although pricing details have not been confirmed, there are reports that OpenAI may implement rate limits, restricting the number of messages users can send per hour, with higher-priced plans offering faster response times. Early access is expected to be granted to paid ChatGPT users before the model becomes available to free users. However, despite the high anticipation for Strawberry, early testers have reported mixed results. Some users believe that the additional 10 to 20 seconds of processing time does not always lead to significantly better results compared to existing options like GPT-4o. Others have pointed out inconsistencies in the model's ability to retain context from previous interactions or follow custom instructions. Most importantly, there is significant uncertainty about how many users will have access to Strawberry after its release. OpenAI has a precedent of initially offering features like multimodal video support, GPT-4o voice engine, and Sora video generator to only a small portion of users for an extended period of time. Regardless, the coming weeks will reveal whether Strawberry lives up to its hype and, crucially, whether it will be widely accessible to users.