OpenAI reportedly delayed GPT OSS over Kimi K2 competition, not safety
johnohallman · x · 2026-09-29
Nathan Lambert says multiple sources confirmed OpenAI delayed the GPT OSS release after Kimi K2 launched, citing "safety." Lambert argues this is fine — release timing is really about competitive positioning on price and benchmarks, especially with such frequent releases. johnohallman pushed back, calling it misinformation from a well-regarded figure, sparking debate.
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