OpenAI to bring out new open weight models along with GPT-5

OpenAI isn't just working on GPT-5, but is also preparing to release new open-source weights, living up to its name, "OpenAI." As spotted on X, two new open-source weights have been spotted on HuggingFace, which is an AI platform to host models. OpenAI has apparently begun sharing open-weight models with external organizations like HuggingFace. Both the models are on HuggingFace ahead of the public release.

CEO Sam Altman has earlier confirmed that OpenAI will be launching new models, features, and products in the coming days, including the highly anticipated GPT-5 model. Although Altman stopped short of revealing specifics, he assured users that what’s coming will be worth the wait.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Altman noted, "Please bear with us through some probable hiccups and capacity crunches. Although it may be slightly choppy, we think you'll really love what we've created for you!"

His comment referenced the chaotic launch of GPT-4o’s image generation feature, where overwhelming user demand caused system overloads and GPU strain. That incident saw Altman quip that GPUs were “melting” under pressure, along with his team.

First launched in 2022, the GPT series has continually pushed the boundaries of artificial intelligence. GPT-5 is slated for an early August release, aligning with Altman’s public hints during a recent podcast appearance.