OpenAI is ClosedAI

[barren eagle]

Why is OpenAI named OpenAI when nothing they make is open sourced, they constantly restrict all their models and add secret updates? Wouldn't ClosedAI be a better name?

[modest crown]

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OpenAI’s name reflects its original mission to advance artificial intelligence in a way that benefits all of humanity, with an emphasis on openness and collaboration. While it’s true that many of OpenAI’s most advanced models and services are not fully open-sourced, the company does provide open-source models and resources. For example, the gpt-oss models are open-source and can be self-hosted or run locally, as discussed in OpenAI’s community forums and on platforms like Hugging Face. These models are not available as APIs on OpenAI’s servers, but are instead distributed for independent use and research, supporting the open science community Forum post: GPT-OSS model availability as APIs.

OpenAI also publishes research, safety guidelines, and documentation to promote transparency and responsible use of AI. The company’s usage policies and terms of service are designed to ensure safety, legal compliance, and responsible innovation, which sometimes results in restrictions or updates to their services Usage policies.

In summary, while not all of OpenAI’s work is open-source, the organization does contribute open models and resources, and its name reflects its broader mission and history rather than a strict commitment to open-sourcing every product or model.

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