US Edition
OpenAI Postpones Open Model Release Indefinitely: 'We Need Time,' Says Sam Altman
UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – OpenAI postponed its open model release indefinitely to conduct extensive safety reviews and maintain high standards, following a previous delay this summer, CEO Sam Altman said.
- On Friday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the planned release of the company's open-weight AI model next week is delayed indefinitely for further safety testing.
- Altman stated that the delay is intended to provide extra time for thorough safety evaluations and to assess areas with potential risks, while also noting that the exact duration of the postponement remains uncertain.
- OpenAI's open-weight model, designed with reasoning abilities and intended to be best-in-class, now faces heightened competition from Moonshot AI's one trillion parameter Kimi K2 released the same day.
- Aidan Clark, OpenAI's VP of research, called the model 'phenomenal' and emphasized the company's high standards before releasing it, stating on X: 'we need some more time to make sure we’re releasing a model we’re proud of along every axis.'
- The indefinite delay means developers must wait longer to access OpenAI’s first open model in years, highlighting the firm’s cautious approach amid an increasingly competitive AI ecosystem.
24 Articles
24 Articles
Sam Altman says OpenAI is delaying its open-weight model to run extra safety tests
The OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the OpenAI DevDay event on November 6, 2023 in San Francisco.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesSam Altman said OpenAI is delaying the launch of its open-weight model to run more safety tests.The open-weight model, initially set for release next week, was postponed indefinitely.The announcement comes as Grok, created by its rival xAI, grapples with its own safety issues.Developers eager to try ChatGPT's latest op…
OpenAI again delays the launch of its open model for further security testing, without offering a new date for its release.
OpenAI delays launch of its first open model yet again, Sam Altman explains why
The launch of OpenAI's first open-weight model has been postponed by CEO Sam Altman to allow for further safety testing. Altman expressed the need for caution, highlighting the irreversible nature of releasing model weights to the community.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
