Notably, this comes as unit costs and price-to-performance ratios for large language models (LLMs) have been dropping significantly, while open-source LLMs have also gained momentum, according to Leslie Joseph, principal analyst at Forrester.
“Against this backdrop, OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit structure could allow it to diversify and strengthen its partnerships with major tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia in pursuit of a broader charter,” Joseph said.
Concerns on AI safety and ethical use
An OpenAI spokesperson said that the company remains “focused on building AI that benefits everyone and as we’ve previously shared, we’re working with our board to ensure that we’re best positioned to succeed in our mission,” according to the Reuters report.