When discussing the emergence of DeepSeek, Altman praised its model, recognizing that while OpenAI will continue to develop better models, their competitive advantage may be less pronounced than in the past.
Altman expressed that OpenAI may need to reconsider its approach to transparency in artificial intelligence.
However, Altman acknowledged that not everyone at OpenAI agrees with this perspective, noting that openness is not currently the company's top priority.
During a Reddit Ask Me Anything session on February 1, 2025, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, stated that the company is 'on the wrong side of history' regarding transparency about its technology.
Open source allows developers to access the source code of software, contrasting sharply with the proprietary models of many tech companies.
Altman acknowledged that DeepSeek's impact on OpenAI's future models is significant, as it represents a 'very good model' that challenges OpenAI's previous lead in the market.
He indicated support for the idea of publishing OpenAI's research as part of a new open-source strategy, highlighting ongoing discussions within the company.
DeepSeek, a new Chinese AI company, has gained attention for its R1 chatbot, which is marketed as a low-cost, high-performance open-source alternative to OpenAI and Google products.
This shift in the AI landscape is highlighted by competitors like Meta and Mistral, who emphasize open access to their tools, differentiating themselves from OpenAI's proprietary models.
