OpenAI Delays Open Model Release Again Amid Safety Concerns

OpenAI Delays Open Model Release Again Amid Safety Concerns

Why OpenAI Is Delaying Its Open Model Release Again OpenAI’s open model release has been delayed once more, raising questions among developers and AI enthusiasts worldwide. Initially expected earlier this summer, the open model was pushed to July, only for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to announce another indefinite delay. The focus keyword OpenAI open model release delay reflects the growing curiosity about this setback. Altman emphasized the need for further safety testing and evaluation of high-risk areas before making the model publicly available. This move underlines the company’s cautious approach, especially since once model weights are released, they cannot be retracted. Image Credits:Stefano Guidi / Getty Images Safety concerns aside, this delay has broader implications. The open model in question was designed to be freely downloadable and runnable by developers—something that set it apart from OpenAI’s commercial offerings like GPT-4 or the anticipated GPT-5. Unlike closed models hoste…