Hong Kong, December 4: OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has reportedly submitted trademark applications for GPT-6 and GPT-7 in China as the company continues its advancements in building large language models (LLMs). The applications were filed by OpenAI OpCo, the entity representing the company in China, according to records from the Trademark Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration. Despite none of OpenAI’s services being available in China or Hong Kong currently, the company’s pursuit of these trademarks indicates its commitment to expanding its LLM capabilities. OpenAI has not yet commented on the reports.
Since the launch of ChatGPT last year, OpenAI has been focused on enhancing the capabilities of its deep learning LLMs. Initially built on GPT-3.5, which boasts 175 billion parameters, ChatGPT has garnered significant attention and reached 100 million weekly active users recently. In response to this growing demand, OpenAI introduced the GPT-4 Turbo model, which is not only more powerful but also more cost-effective than its predecessor. With a 128k context window, GPT-4 Turbo can accommodate the equivalent of over 300 pages of text in a single prompt. OpenAI also revealed a new version of GPT-3.5 Turbo, featuring a default 16K context window. Additionally, the company released the Assistants API, providing developers with the tools to create agent-like experiences within their own applications.
Sam Altman, the creator of AI chatbot ChatGPT and now back at the helm of OpenAI, emphasized the wide usage of ChatGPT among developers, including more than 92 percent of Fortune 500 companies. Altman clarified that the company was not presently training GPT5, the immediate successor to GPT4. This clarification came amidst the high-profile drama surrounding Altman’s ouster as CEO.
OpenAI’s pursuit of the GPT-6 and GPT-7 trademarks in China signifies the company’s dedication to furthering its advancements in LLM technology. While OpenAI’s services have yet to reach China and Hong Kong, these trademark applications suggest that expansion into the Chinese market could be on the horizon. As OpenAI continues to innovate in the field of LLMs, it remains to be seen how the company’s applications for trademarks in China will shape its future endeavors.
The global developer community and language processing enthusiasts eagerly await further updates from OpenAI as the company solidifies its position as a leader in the field. As OpenAI expands its LLM capabilities and explores new markets, the impact of its innovations has the potential to reshape the way humans interact with technology and language processing systems in the future.
