Sam Altman: OpenAI has been wrong concerning open source

I had to edit the title and quote to make it fit.

But I also want to point out, many other models like Llama aren’t open source either. They only release weights and don’t use OSI approved licenses. They aren’t sharing the code or data that produced the model.

Maybe Linus will get sick of the state of LLM’s and create one himself to lead kernel development…

They've got classic innovator's dilemma

The actual comment and samas reply from the reddit AMA:

User: "Would you consider releasing some model weights, and publishing some research?"

Sam Altman: "yes, we are discussing. i personally think we have been on the wrong side of history here and need to figure out a different open source strategy; not everyone at openai shares this view, and it's also not our current highest priority."

He probably meant to say I am wrong concerning open source but then his inner llm kicked in.