Time to work harder

OpenAI’s Sam Altman had an AMA session on Reddit, reported by Perplexity:

OpenAI’s Future Strategy:
OpenAI’s future strategy is poised for significant changes as the company reevaluates its approach to AI development and competition. Key aspects of OpenAI’s evolving strategy include:Embracing a hybrid model that combines elements of open and closed-source approaches to leverage community contributions while maintaining proprietary advantages1Exploring new revenue streams, such as professional services, support, or enhanced enterprise features built on open platforms1Focusing on developing robust safeguards to prevent misuse of AI technologies while adhering to ethical standards1Enhancing ChatGPT’s memory and reasoning capabilities, with plans to ship AI agents in 20252Improving existing features like context length, introducing a “grown-up mode,” and increasing personalization options23Addressing the growing importance of transparency in AI advancements, potentially following Meta’s strategic shift towards open-source development4Balancing the need for innovation with regulatory expectations and industry standards to maintain OpenAI’s reputation as a leader in ethical AI development1

These strategic shifts reflect OpenAI’s response to increased competition from open-source models and the evolving landscape of AI development, as the company seeks to maintain its position at the forefront of AI innovation while adapting to new market realities.

Surprise, surprise, OpenAI’s premium magic has been left in the dust by a Chinese distillation of …ChatGPT itself, which is 27 times cheaper than ChatGPT. Now, poor OpenAI, that ate hundreds of billions, have to come up with a product strategy that doesn’t involve magic. Cry me a river!