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The implications of R1's performance are profound, especially given its remarkable capabilities in quantitative reasoning, an area where OpenAI’s $200 01 reasoning model previously held sway. Many casual users, or “normies,” have embraced R1, contributing to its viral ascent to the number one app in America. This significant shift poses a stark challenge for major tech companies, as the development of AI models has traditionally relied on extensive resources and high costs, often involving thousands of GPUs.