Sam Altman says there was a big reason OpenAI released its open-weight models
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OpenAI launched two open-weight models, gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b, earlier this month, marking their first open-weight release since 2019. The gpt-oss-120b is targeted at high-end computers, while gpt-oss-20b can run on standard desktops and laptops. CEO Sam Altman stated the decision to release these models was influenced by the emergence of China's open-source AI models, which posed potential competition. He expressed confidence that the gpt-oss models would be beneficial for humanity and align with democratic values in AI development.
OpenAI released two open-weight models, gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b, designed for high-end computers and more typical devices, respectively. These models enable local running and fine-tuning.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicated that the decision to release open-weight models was significantly influenced by the rise of China's open-source AI models, suggesting a competitive drive.
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