v0.6.0
FerrisMind/omnivoice-rsv0.6.0Feb 2, 2026by paulosalem
AI Summary
This release updates the default model to GPT-5-mini and introduces tools for validating simulations against empirical data, alongside new cost tracking and Jupyter notebook integration.
Key Highlights
- Default model updated to `gpt-5-mini`, requiring configuration adjustments for parameter differences.
- New `SimulationExperimentEmpiricalValidator` class for comparing simulation results with real-world data using statistical tests.
- Interactive `AgentChatJupyterWidget` for conducting conversations directly within Jupyter notebooks.
- Comprehensive cost tracking utilities available at client, environment, and agent levels.
Breaking Changes
- Default model changed to `gpt-5-mini`; users must update `config.ini` settings due to different parameters compared to the previous GPT-4* series.
New Features
- `SimulationExperimentEmpiricalValidator` for empirical data validation
- `AgentChatJupyterWidget` for Jupyter notebook interaction
- Cost tracking utilities
- Experimental Ollama support for local models
- New example notebooks for empirical validation
Full Release Notes
**[2026-02-01] Release 0.6.0 with new features and model updates:** - Default model is now `gpt-5-mini`. **Important:** The GPT-5 model series uses different parameters than the former GPT-4* series, so you may need to adjust your `config.ini` settings accordingly. Legacy models (`gpt-4.1-mini`, `gpt-4o-mini`) are still supported. - Introduces `SimulationExperimentEmpiricalValidator` to compare simulation results against real-world empirical data using statistical tests (t-test, KS-test). This is essential for validating that simulations match actual human behavior. - Introduces `AgentChatJupyterWidget` for interactive conversations with agents directly in Jupyter notebooks. - New cost tracking utilities at client, environment, and agent levels to monitor API expenses. - Adds experimental/limited Ollama support for local models. See [Ollama Support](./docs/guides/ollama.md) for details. - New example notebooks demonstrating empirical validation against real survey data. **Note: GPT-5 model parameters differ from GPT-4*, so please retest your important scenarios and adjust configurations accordingly.**