OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that the company was forced to stagger the rollout of its newest model, GPT-4.5, because OpenAI is “out of GPUs.” In a post on X, Altman said that GPT-4.5, which...
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Discussion Points
- The challenges of scaling AI models: The fact that OpenAI is unable to provide GPT-
- Economic considerations: The high cost and resource intensity of AI models like GPT-
- Prioritization and allocation: OpenAI's decision to stagger rollout highlights the need for careful planning and resource allocation when introducing new, demanding technologies.
Summary
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has explained that the company was forced to delay the rollout of its newest model, GPT-4.5, due to an insufficiency of GPUs. The highly anticipated 'giant' and 'expensive' model requires tens of thousands more GPUs before additional users can access it.
This decision underscores the technical, economic, and resource challenges associated with AI development and scaling.