OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research organization, has refuted recent reports that it plans to release a new AI model code-named Orion by the end of the year. In a statement to TechCrunch, a spokesperson for the company confirmed that there are no plans to release Orion in 2023, despite earlier claims that it would be made available to trusted partners as early as November.

The Verge had previously reported that Orion, touted as OpenAI's next flagship model, would launch by December, with Microsoft, a close collaborator and investor, expected to gain early access. However, OpenAI has now denied these claims, leaving the tech community wondering about the company's true product roadmap.

While OpenAI's statement leaves room for interpretation, it's clear that the company is committed to continuing its development of new "GPT" models alongside its "reasoning" models, such as o1. The significance of this news lies in the potential impact on the AI landscape, as OpenAI's models have far-reaching implications for industries from healthcare to finance.

As the AI race continues to heat up, the tech community will be watching closely for any updates on OpenAI's plans, and what this means for the future of artificial intelligence.