OpenAI is preparing to launch its full o1 model, following a brief accidental release on November 4, 2024. The company had intended to provide limited external access but encountered an issue that led to the model being temporarily accessible to the public. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, indicated that the full version of o1 is expected to be available by the end of the year, potentially shortly after the U.S. Presidential election. The upcoming o1 model is anticipated to include new features such as Vision and streaming capabilities, which were previewed during the recent London Dev Day. The excitement surrounding the launch has been amplified by the completion of the elections, with speculation that OpenAI may also unveil additional updates, including the Sora voice engine and other AI advancements.