March 3 : OpenAI is developing a new code-hosting platform to rival Microsoft's GitHub, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person with knowledge of the project. Engineers from OpenAI encountered a rise in service disruptions that rendered GitHub unavailable in recent months, which ultimately prompted the decision to develop the new product, the report said. The OpenAI project is in its early stages and likely will not be completed for months, according to The Information. Employees