Mohammad Alothman on AI Reasoning and Its Disruptive Potential for Artificial Intelligence Companies

Mohammad Alothman on AI Reasoning and Its Disruptive Potential for Artificial Intelligence Companies, updated 12/18/24, 7:55 AM

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I am Mohammad Alothman, and let’s explore the edge of a new era of artificial intelligence. One of the most interesting advances has been the emergence of AI reasoning. Reasoning models, like OpenAI's o1, are ruffling the AI community's feathers, not only in terms of what the AI tech solutions are going to look like in the future but also what these tech solutions hope to achieve for us. With this advancement in AI reasoning models, a new interest has surfaced in their ability to transform not only the crafting of generative AI but also how artificial intelligence companies around the globe think about and implement the process.

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Mohammad Alothman on AI Reasoning
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Intelligence Companies

I am Mohammad Alothman, and let’s explore the edge of a new era of
artificial intelligence. One of the most interesting advances has been
the emergence of AI reasoning.

Reasoning models, like OpenAI's o1, are ruffling the AI community's
feathers, not only in terms of what the AI tech solutions are going to
look like in the future but also what these tech solutions hope to
achieve for us. With this advancement in AI reasoning models, a new
interest has surfaced in their ability to transform not only the crafting of
generative AI but also how artificial intelligence companies around the
globe think about and implement the process.

In this article, I, Mohammad Alothman, will discuss the evolving
landscape of AI reasoning, its implications for AI tech solutions, and the transformative potential it
holds for artificial intelligence companies.

The Reasoning Renaissance
No doubt the release of the OpenAI o1 model, which is an advanced reasoning model, has paved
the way for what is described as a reason renaissance. The capability of this model to execute
complicated problem solving beyond that attainable by conventional models has opened the
floodgates for the field of other intelligent modeling research.

DeepSeek's DeepSeek-R1 and the Qwen team at Alibaba, too, have brought forth their own
reasoning model approaches, intensifying the competition for innovation in the field.

For AI tech solutions to mature, reasoning models have to be better than the generations of AI
currently existing by overcoming problems that were considered insoluble. Though much excitement
exists, many unknowns and hurdles persist. Artificial intelligence companies continue pushing the
boundaries of what is possible with reasoning so that tracking breakthroughs and limitations
becomes necessary.

AI reasoning and its role in AI tech solutions
AI reasoning is the revolution for AI companies. Essentially, AI models are built upon a set of
cognitive processes that humankind utilizes in solving problems; thus, they are formulated upon
deep learning algorithms aiming at predicting, processing and making decisions with the power of
artificial intelligence.

The more classical models, which try to reproduce behaviors in relation to previous experiences, the
reasoning models make up mental processes for understanding the way of the world.

The relevance of AI reasoning cannot be underestimated, especially during the era of AI tech
applications. Using the models of reason, AI is no longer a purely reactive system that obeys a strict
set of instructions, but there is a shift in the point where AI transitions from passive to more active
engagement towards complex-task-based activities, activity such as problem-solving, decision-
making, and even ethical thought.

The ability to "think" like a human gives AI the possibility to handle more nuanced and abstract
problems that surpass normal computational models.

Along with the investments by AI companies in models for reasoning, we will see on one hand very
increasingly intelligent and expert systems, one able to provide tech solutions about AI that
previously have been thought to be impossible to them. Of whichever domain - health to financial
and educational - it could go, the implication of AI reasoning will go way wide and deep.


The Opportunities and Challenges of AI Companies
The AI reasoning models are not exempted from problems. They also run very expensive and
compute-intensively. This goes to the case of OpenAI's o1 model, costing $15 to $60 per each
750,000 words processed or generated. A multiple of this will surely be the case in other non-
reasoning counterparts that exist, like GPT-4o.

In addition, the reasoning models require, on the other hand, a considerably much more computing
power since their very own reasoning is continually being verified and the quality of reasoning is
continually verified in real-time. Though it takes more time to increase the quality of output produced.

However, these are not insurmountable problems. Since AI companies also work on AI reasoning,
the price of these models is likely to decline. The price is high mainly because a huge amount of
computational power is needed to run these models. Over time, as hardware and software advance,
it is likely that more efficient and affordable reasoning models will be within the reach of a wide range
of AI tech solutions.

Moreover, these models of artificial reasoning are at a very early stage of development. The more
investments in AI reasoning we see, the more these models will be improved and power more
sophisticated applications. The potential for breakthroughs is immense. As regards artificial
intelligence companies, the question is no longer whether reasoning models will revolutionize the
industry, but rather when.

The Importance of Transparency in AI Reasoning Development
Some of the issues that have been debated are transparency regarding AI reasoning models. Of
course, big labs like OpenAI and DeepSeek are bound to be protective of proprietary models they
have put considerable effort into designing.

Understandable from a competitive perspective, this kind of opacity also raises concerns regarding
access by the broad research community to such breakthroughs. Transparency is the key in
ensuring that AI reasoning models are responsibly developed and their benefits are widely shared.

For artificial intelligence companies, it will be transparency that will form the basis of building trust
with consumers and the larger community. By availing the reasoning models to scientists,
businesses can quicken the pace at which technologies are being developed and ensure that AI tech
solutions will be developed in an ethical manner that is reflective of societal values and ethical
guidelines.

The Future of AI Reasoning and Artificial Intelligence Companies
In the future, AI reasoning models promise to change artificial intelligence companies' way of solving
problems. The models will be increasingly sophisticated in their ability to solve complex problems,
ranging from generative AI to healthcare and finance. With more and more AI companies competing
in the game of reasoning, the field landscape will forever be in flux, with advances made nearly daily.

Many applications of AI reasonings will make a very big difference, like in generative AI. Traditionally
it has been hard for AI to be generative on coherent and contextually fitting outputs. With these

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reason models, however, an AI is not regurgitating data but rather understanding what the context is
and reason through the best course of action. This will allow AI to create more subtle, believable,
and accurate content, from text to video and in all their possible formats.

Companies developing artificial intelligence would have to walk the tight rope between the need for
taking shelter and the need for taking risks while trying to advance with the development of the
reasoning models. While the promise of the frontier is very positive there is a responsibility to
acknowledge the ethical considerations of such use on a large scale. AI reasoning development
should be based on principles ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability.



Conclusion
As AI reasoning takes its place, artificial intelligence companies stand at the threshold of an era
of great change. From solving problems better to more advanced generative AI tech solutions, there
will be reasoning models omnipresent in industries. Given all the pressures, the future for AI
reasoning and the companies opening doors to this new frontier is bright.

As the investment and collaboration advances, the artificial intelligence reasoning models will
continue to improve in power and will eventually lead to the next generation of AI technology
solutions. For artificial intelligence firms, the critical issue will be how to manage the exciting, rapid-
fire dynamic world, whilst maintaining a focus on transparency, ethics, and innovation.

About Mohammad Alothman
Mohammad Alothman is a technology strategist who possesses deep and broad experience in AI
through his company AI Tech Solutions. He's a thought leader on the AI front and works with
artificial intelligence companies on the go to push innovation and support the creation of new
approaches.

His knowledge in AI reasoning models and their impact on industries worldwide makes him one of
the voice leaders in the continued development of AI technologies. Mohammad Alothman is
dedicated to exploring the future of AI and helping companies harness its power to solve complex
problems and create lasting impact.