- Published on May 17, 2023
- In Global Tech
Has OpenAI Lost the Open Race?
Will OpenAI go back to its initial roots of being ‘open’ with a proposed plan to release an open-source model?
- By Vandana Nair
If reports are to be believed, OpenAI is preparing to release its open source AI model. However, chances are that the new model will not compete with its flagship GPT. But, why exactly is OpenAI thinking of going back to being ‘open’?
Going by how closed OpenAI has been about its flagship GPT, the announcement of creating an open-source model will allow it to enter the open source race, a segment it had been evading. Open source allows continuous innovation. By allowing people to work and provide feedback on codes, organisations are leveraging their potential using crowd intelligence and open contributors, which enables technology to grow exponentially. Open source encourages a two-way system that benefits the makers and users.
OpenAI has been cautious in planning to offer
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Vandana Nair
As a rare blend of engineering, MBA, and journalism degree, Vandana Nair brings a unique combination of technical know-how, business acumen, and storytelling skills to the table. Her insatiable curiosity for all things startups, businesses, and AI technologies ensures that there's always a fresh and insightful perspective to her reporting. She now hosts her tech segment 'Point Break' on AIM Tv.
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