OpenAI is reportedly exploring new strategies to counter a slowdown in AI model improvements. Their next model, called Orion, is expected to perform better than current models, but not with the same leap seen from GPT-3 to GPT-4. This slower rate of progress is partially due to a limited supply of fresh training data, which is crucial for refining AI.
To tackle this, OpenAI has formed a “foundations” team focused on optimizing model improvement. Their approach may include using synthetic data, generated by existing AI, to supplement training and fine-tuning models after their initial development. While OpenAI hasn’t confirmed specific plans for Orion’s release, these adjustments suggest a new direction in sustaining AI progress.
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