March 31, 2025:
OpenAI to Launch New Open Language Model - OpenAI plans to release its first open language model since GPT-2, aiming for collaboration with developers and researchers through feedback sessions and developer events worldwide. This initiative responds to pressure from competitors like Meta and DeepSeek, known for their successful open-model strategies. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the need for a revised open-source approach, noting the upcoming model's reasoning capabilities.
OpenAI is committed to thorough evaluations to ensure safety before release, while Altman addresses past controversies regarding model safety reviews.