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OpenAI’s collaboration with Microsoft remains central, as the tech giant will host Orion on its Azure cloud platform. Sources suggest Orion might even go live as early as November, signaling a rapid transition from development to deployment. This partnership follows a similar pattern to GPT-4’s launch, emphasizing a controlled rollout rather than a mass release on ChatGPT.
OpenAI’s decision to withhold widespread access to Orion is driven by multiple factors. Foremost among them is the goal of testing the model in controlled environments to mitigate risks associated with releasing such a powerful system prematurely. By collaborating with select partners, OpenAI aims to steward the model responsibly while refining its capabilities.