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OpenAI Developing Own GitHub Rival
4 Mar
Summary
- OpenAI is reportedly developing its own code-hosting platform.
- Service disruptions on GitHub prompted OpenAI's decision.
- The new product is in early stages, potentially for sale.
OpenAI is reportedly creating a new code-hosting platform, aiming to compete with Microsoft's widely-used GitHub. This development comes after engineers at OpenAI experienced frequent service disruptions rendering GitHub unavailable in recent months.
The new project is still in its preliminary phases, and its completion is anticipated to be several months away. Discussions are underway regarding the possibility of selling this code repository to OpenAI's customer base.
Should OpenAI proceed with selling the product, it would represent a substantial competitive maneuver against Microsoft, which holds a significant investment in OpenAI. This strategic move occurs as OpenAI recently secured a substantial $840 billion valuation in its latest funding round.
