When OpenAI drops something new, people take notice. But they have now dropped OpenAI Feather, which is generating a lot of speculation.

Amazingly, there’s not much information about OpenAI Feather out there yet (and we’re nowhere near April Fools Day), but there is a login page here. OpenAI has made no announcement about it (that I know of). Nonetheless, theories are out there.

Tom’s Guide noted that some users speculate it’s the secret login for the next generation GPT-5 model, but “is more than likely something much more prosaic, a login page for OpenAI researchers to label datasets or a new platform for companies to build on OpenAI models.” Anakin.AI speculated: “This initiative is thought to leverage advanced machine learning techniques to automate and enhance the accuracy of data labeling, a critical process in training AI models.”

Tom’s Guide and Anakin.AI both pointed to the trademark application with the US Patent & Trademark office, which states: “Mark For: OPENAI FEATHER™ trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of data labeling and annotation services, namely, data processing and systemization services using automated Labeling and annotating of images, audio, video, text and other forms of electronic data; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; data processing services; compilation and management of computerized databases and consulting services related thereto.”

But Friends of the Metaverse (& AI) seems to know (or think they know) a lot more. They have a lot to say about OpenAI Feather, such as:

“In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, OpenAI Feather emerges as a beacon of progress, designed to redefine interactions with AI technologies. This groundbreaking platform stands at the forefront of AI development, offering a more intuitive, efficient, and scalable approach to utilizing AI models.”

And this:

“OpenAI Feather, a sophisticated tool or platform created by OpenAI, aims to equip developers, researchers, and end-users with an enhanced mechanism for seamless engagement with AI models. The ambition behind OpenAI Feather is to make AI more accessible and user-friendly, potentially through APIs, interfaces, or frameworks that ease the integration of AI models into various applications.”

Are they “floating” a theory out there? (see what I did there?). 😉 Or do they actually know more than everyone else?

Their article (dated Sunday) even discusses four “cornerstone features that set OpenAI Feather apart”. And more!

Don’t know. But as word spreads, I don’t expect people to take this “lightly” (somebody stop me!). 😀

If someone knows more about OpenAI Feather and wants to share, I’m all ears!

So, what do you think? Do you know what OpenAI Feather is? Please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

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