In a recent response to a report from The Verge, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman refuted rumors of a December release for Orion, the company’s upcoming AI model, describing the story as “fake news out of control.” Altman’s brief response came after The Verge claimed OpenAI plans a December launch for Orion, which would be initially accessible only to selected corporate partners.
Without disputing details in the report, Altman’s comments sparked questions around the company’s actual plans for Orion, which, according to sources, could include advanced reasoning abilities and specialized usage in enterprise settings.
SCOOP: OpenAI plans to launch Orion, its next frontier model, by December.
OpenAI is planning to grant access first to companies it works closely with in order for them to build their own products + features. https://t.co/lOzKlkFQtW
— Kylie Robison (@kyliebytes) October 25, 2024
Microsoft Said to Exclusively Host Orion’s Early Access
As allegedly detailed by insiders, OpenAI’s Orion model, potentially set for release by year-end, would first be available to a limited number of corporate clients via Microsoft’s Azure platform. This phased launch would mark a departure from OpenAI’s previous public-first rollouts with models like GPT-4, reflecting a new strategy that prioritizes enterprise integration over immediate public use. Microsoft’s role in hosting Orion aligns with its multi-billion dollar investment in OpenAI, granting it a central position in the deployment of the company’s most advanced models.
If accurate, this selective launch would serve two purposes: offering controlled access to a potentially resource-intensive model and giving partners the flexibility to integrate it into their specific applications. By opting for an API-only release at first, OpenAI appears focused on ensuring Orion’s stability and adaptability in tailored environments, a move that also highlights the shift toward business partnerships as the company navigates mounting costs associated with large-scale model development.
Last Updated on November 7, 2024 2:20 pm CET
