OpenAI has officially released the o1 model, an update to the o1-preview, which boasts improved performance in complex tasks, including a notable gain in competitive coding tests. This model is now available in GitHub Copilot Chat across various subscription tiers, such as Copilot Pro, Business, and Enterprise, but requires administrator activation for business and enterprise users. The o1 model enhances the developer experience by pulling context from workspaces and GitHub repositories, allowing users to explain, debug, refactor, and modernize code efficiently. Additionally, GitHub Models offers a platform for experimenting with a variety of AI models, providing developers with the flexibility to innovate and build applications tailored to their needs. GitHub emphasizes its commitment to providing advanced tools to developers, encouraging creativity and innovation in coding practices.