Conspiracy Theory: OpenAI and Anthropic Wait for Chinese Open Source to Catch Up
haider1 · x · 2026-08-20
The author proposes a conspiracy theory that OpenAI and Anthropic are strategically waiting for Chinese open-source models to catch up before releasing their next generation of models. The rationale is to reduce the risk of distillation, alleviate pressure to rush releases, and buy more time to improve model capabilities and safety.
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