Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced on the X social platform on June 10th, 2025, that the release of the company's first open-source AI model will be delayed until later this summer. The model, previously announced in April 2025, is being postponed due to safety concerns, highlighting the complex challenges in developing and providing public access to cutting-edge AI technologies.
OpenAI originally announced in April 2025 that they were working on their first open-source model, which the company intended to be "best-in-class" and would make advanced AI capabilities widely accessible. The original plans aimed to foster a more open AI ecosystem, however the delay is due to OpenAI's desire to implement additional safety checks and improvements to the model before making it available to the public.
The delayed release of the open-source model represents a significant milestone in OpenAI's strategy, which previously focused more on closed, commercial models. The developments between April and June demonstrate that the company is trying to balance promoting open innovation with managing potential safety risks, as the industry continues to evolve rapidly and AI models increasingly impact the technology sector.
Sources:
Kyle Wiggers
Maxwell Zeff
