OpenAI has announced plans to release a new open-weight language model in the coming months, marking its first such model since GPT-2 in 2019. This model, which will include reasoning capabilities, will allow developers and organizations to run and potentially modify it themselves. The company has created a feedback form for developers to provide input on the model's development and will host sessions for developers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific to gather feedback and showcase early prototypes. The decision to move towards a more open strategy comes as OpenAI faces competition from companies like DeepSeek, whose R1 model is open-source, and Meta, which has been developing its Llama series. OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, emphasized the importance of this release in a post on X, indicating that the company is adapting to the evolving landscape of AI development. Before its release, OpenAI will evaluate the model using its preparedness framework to ensure safety and efficacy.