We’re sad to announce that Open Assistant, our groundbreaking project, is shutting down. While this decision wasn’t easy, it’s necessary to avoid stagnation.
Open Assistant has achieved significant milestones, including a robust data collection infrastructure and high-quality dataset. We plan to release the collected data and acknowledge top contributors.
However, maintaining distributed systems and limited capacity have led to the discontinuation of the chat interface.
We’re immensely grateful for the support and invite you to explore Open Empathic, our follow-up project.
This shutdown paves the way for new and innovative projects in the open-source instruction models space.
Key Takeaways
- Open Assistant shutting down allows for new projects and platforms to emerge in the field of AI assistants.
- The closure of Open Assistant presents an opportunity for innovation and experimentation in developing new AI assistant technologies.
- The job market will see the availability of experienced developers from Open Assistant, potentially leading to new advancements in the field.
- The closure of Open Assistant provides a chance to address the shortcomings of previous platforms and redefine the future of AI assistants.
Reasons for Stopping Open Assistant
We decided to stop Open Assistant for several reasons. One of the main reasons was to avoid becoming a zombie project. We realized that we were overloaded with limited capacity and it was becoming difficult to maintain the chat interface and data collection platform.
Additionally, the interface was only partially sponsored and maintained by contributors, and we lacked the capacity to keep it running. However, we believe that this discontinuation opens up new opportunities for innovation. There are many alternative places to try out chat models, and the space for open-source instruction models is thriving.
We’re also excited to announce that Open Empathic is a follow-up project for data collection. We encourage the community to continue pushing open source forward and contribute to Open Empathic.
Achievements of Open Assistant
Open Assistant successfully launched 10 months ago, building a robust data collection infrastructure and achieving the collection of the most ethical data set. We trained models and conducted experiments, making the best use of human effort in data collection. The data set has been confirmed to be of high quality, ensuring its reliability for training purposes. To provide a visual representation of our achievements, here is a table showcasing the key accomplishments:
| Achievements | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 10 months ago |
| Built data collection | infrastructure |
| Collected most ethical | data set |
| Trained models and | conducted experiments |
| Made best use of human | effort in data collection |
| Confirmed high quality | of data set |
These achievements highlight our commitment to data quality and the success of our training experiments. We are proud of the progress made and the contributions from our community of innovators.
Release of Data and Acknowledgment
Moving forward with our progress, it’s now time to discuss the release of data and acknowledgment in relation to Open Assistant’s shutdown.
We’ve a plan in place to release the collected data, specifically the chat data with annotations. In addition, we’ll be acknowledging our top contributors on the leaderboard.
We’re proud to share that our paper has been accepted to data sets and benchmark tracks. Contributors will have the opportunity to register for acknowledgment.
Our goal is to ensure that the data set we’ve built is accessible to the wider community for further innovation and research. We understand the importance of recognizing the efforts of our top contributors and are grateful for their valuable input.
Together, we can continue pushing open source forward and exploring new possibilities.
Discontinuation of Chat Interface
After shutting down, we turned off the chat interface and data collection platform for Open Assistant.
The decision to discontinue the chat interface was driven by several factors, including distributed system challenges and the impact on data collection projects. Maintaining a distributed system proved to be difficult, and we lacked the capacity to keep the interface running.
Additionally, there are now many alternative places where users can try out chat models, making our interface less essential. It’s important to note that the chat interface was partially sponsored and maintained by contributors, and we appreciate their support.
Despite the discontinuation of the chat interface, Open Assistant’s shutdown creates opportunities for new projects in the space of open-source instruction models, and we encourage the community to continue pushing open source forward.
Contributions and Opportunities
We are grateful for the valuable contributions and excited about the new opportunities that Open Assistant’s shutdown has created.
Open Assistant’s discontinuation opens up space for new projects and encourages innovation in the field of open-source instruction models. The thriving space for open-source instruction models presents exciting potential for growth.
Open Empathic, a follow-up project for data collection, offers a great opportunity for those interested in contributing.
We want to express our gratitude to everyone who played a part in Open Assistant’s journey and encourage the community to continue pushing open source forward.
The shutdown of Open Assistant isn’t an end, but a new beginning, and we look forward to what the future holds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Were the Main Reasons for Open Assistant Shutting Down?
The main reasons for Open Assistant shutting down were:
- To avoid becoming a zombie project
- Being overloaded with limited capacity
- Recognizing the special time that can’t be replicated
We learned valuable lessons during our 10-month journey, including:
- Launching the project
- Building data collection infrastructure
- Training models
While the chat interface was discontinued due to maintenance difficulties, this opens up opportunities for new projects in the thriving space of open-source instruction models.
What Were the Notable Achievements of Open Assistant During Its 10-Month Run?
Notable achievements of Open Assistant during its 10-month run include:
- Launching the project
- Building a robust data collection infrastructure
- Creating the most ethical data set
We trained models, conducted experiments, and made the best use of human effort in data collection, resulting in a high-quality data set.
These achievements have had a significant impact on the AI community, inspiring new projects and pushing the boundaries of open-source instruction models.
What Is the Plan for Releasing the Data Collected by Open Assistant?
Our plan for releasing the data collected by Open Assistant is to release the chat data with annotations and acknowledge the top contributors on the leaderboard.
We also have a paper accepted to data sets and benchmark tracks. This will give contributors an opportunity to register for acknowledgment.
The shutdown of Open Assistant opens doors for new projects in the future. The space for open-source instruction models is thriving, and we encourage the community to continue pushing open source forward.
Why Was the Chat Interface and Data Collection Platform Turned Off?
The chat interface and data collection platform were turned off due to several reasons. We faced difficulties in maintaining the distributed systems, and the limited capacity of our resources made it challenging to keep the interface running.
Additionally, there are now many alternative places to try out chat models, which contributed to the decision. It’s important to note that the interface was partially sponsored and maintained by contributors.
However, this shutdown has created opportunities for future projects in the thriving space of open-source instruction models.
How Can Contributors Continue to Be Involved in New Projects, Particularly Open Empathic?
To continue contributing to new projects, particularly Open Empathic, we encourage community involvement.
Open Assistant’s shutdown has opened doors for innovative ventures in the open-source instruction models space.
We’re thankful for everyone who’s contributed to our projects and we urge the community to keep pushing open source forward.
Open Empathic is a great place to continue making a difference. Join us in shaping the future of empathetic AI and creating meaningful experiences for users.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the discontinuation of Open Assistant was a difficult but necessary decision to prevent stagnation and limited capacity.
We’re grateful for the support and contributions of everyone involved in the project.
While the chat interface and data collection platform will no longer be available, we plan to release the collected data and acknowledge the top contributors.
This shutdown creates opportunities for new projects in the open-source instruction models space, and we encourage the community to continue pushing open source forward.
Hanna is the Editor in Chief at AI Smasher and is deeply passionate about AI and technology journalism. With a computer science background and a talent for storytelling, she effectively communicates complex AI topics to a broad audience. Committed to high editorial standards, Hanna also mentors young tech journalists. Outside her role, she stays updated in the AI field by attending conferences and engaging in think tanks. Hanna is open to connections.
