Earlier, The Verge shared insights on OpenAI’s upcoming model. The report suggests OpenAI plans to release its next major model, named Orion, by December. Initially, Orion will be accessible through an API for select developers rather than being available directly on ChatGPT.
The report further mentioned that Microsoft is gearing up to host Orion on Azure as soon as November and noted a September celebration by OpenAI researchers to mark the model’s training completion. However, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has dismissed the entire report, calling it “fake news.”
While rejecting The Verge’s article, Altman assured that major advancements from OpenAI are indeed on the way. He emphasized, though, that The Verge’s report is purely speculative.
Although OpenAI hasn’t recently revealed any major new models, it has made several important announcements. This month, the company completed a funding round, securing $6.6 billion and reaching a valuation of $157 billion. Additionally, OpenAI introduced Canvas, a new interface designed to help users with tasks like writing and coding—marking the first major update to ChatGPT’s visual interface since its 2022 launch.
Last week, OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice mode to all ChatGPT Plus and Team users across the EU, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein. Additionally, OpenAI introduced a preview of its official ChatGPT app for Windows users this month.
OpenAI has also expanded its content partnerships, recently announcing a collaboration with Hearst, a major media company that owns popular brands like the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Runner’s World, Women’s Health, and more.
Although Orion’s future is still unclear, OpenAI continues to enhance its current offerings. Through continuous innovation and strategic partnerships, OpenAI is strengthening its role as a leader in the AI industry.