OpenAI delays its first open-source AI model challenging DeepSeek
Advertisement
While OpenAI's closed-source AI models remain months ahead in their capabilities, Altman said on Saturday that its first open-source model may take more time to develop.
'We need time to run additional safety tests and review high-risk areas,' Altman wrote on his X account. 'We are not yet sure how long it will take us.' The announcement echoes a similar one from last month, when he postponed a planned early summer release of the product.
The forthcoming model is distinct from previous releases like ChatGPT in that its source code and primary functions will be available for examination and modification by outside developers. It is an approach often adopted by companies seeking greater collaboration and more feedback on their products.
Chinese companies such as DeepSeek have sparked a an open-source movement. Photo: AP
Users have been eagerly awaiting the release of this open-source model, particularly as Chinese AI companies, including DeepSeek and Alibaba Group Holding, are driving an open-source movement that is gaining traction around the world, including in the US. Alibaba owns the South China Morning Post.
Advertisement
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
South China Morning Post
35 minutes ago
- South China Morning Post
L3Harris unveils new long-range missiles with eye on China in the Pacific
L3Harris Technologies has unveiled two new missiles that aim to provide less expensive long-range strike options for the US military as it restocks its supplies while looking for arms to deter China's ambitions in the Pacific. The 'Red Wolf' and 'Green Wolf' missile launch comes as the concept of 'affordable mass' has gained prominence due to the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, which have underscored the need for plentiful, cost-effective weapons. This strategy focuses on having a large number of relatively inexpensive munitions ready for deployment, ensuring military readiness and adaptability. These multi-role missiles with a range of more than 200 nautical miles can hit moving targets like ships, such as in the Pacific Ocean where range is important. Lockheed Martin and RTX currently dominate the space in the US market. 01:26 Trump's Golden Dome shows US 'obsessed with absolute security', China says Trump's Golden Dome shows US 'obsessed with absolute security', China says The most basic version of L3's new missile would cost in the US$300,000-range once production has reached full rate, L3 executives said.
The Standard
5 hours ago
- The Standard
Fed's Kugler backs holding rates steady as tariffs fuel inflation
Adriana Kugler, member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, speaks to The Economic Club of New York in New York City, U.S., June 5, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
South China Morning Post
5 hours ago
- South China Morning Post
As China's speedy maglev train breaks records, US ambitions go off the rails
A week after China said its supercharged rail system has reached speeds of 600km/h (373mph) , US President Donald Trump seemingly pulled the plug on American rail progress. Advertisement In a controversial move being challenged by the state of California, Trump cancelled US$4 billion in federal funding for its high-speed railway project. Regardless of the outcome of any legal challenge, Trump's announcement highlights the contrasting development paths of the economic superpowers in their rail aspirations, or lack thereof. China is widely expected to extend its lead over the United States as progress speeds forward with its blazing-fast trains – at home and abroad – while American projects struggle amid a lack of funding and political pressure. The subject is expected to be a central talking point during the US-China Rail Transit Industry Roundtable on Friday at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing. Industry representatives from both sides will also discuss the potential for supply-chain cooperation in the railway sector, according to the agenda provided by the organisation, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. Advertisement Eight US companies are expected to attend: Westinghouse Transportation Group, Caterpillar, 3M, Cummins, Harsco Rail, Corning, Advanced Railway Technologies, and Ibex Infrastructure.
