<ul><li>OpenAI CEO Sam Altman explained the company's shift from open to closed AI models in a Reddit AMA.</li><li>OpenAI wants to hit the safety threshold for its AI models and believes closed models offer an easier way to achieve this.</li><li>Altman acknowledged the importance of open-source models but emphasized the value of powerful and easy-to-use APIs and services.</li><li>OpenAI has faced criticism for not open-sourcing its AI models, with cofounder Elon Musk being one of the vocal critics.</li></ul>

Sam Altman explains OpenAI's shift from open to closed AI models

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