OpenAI is preparing to release its next-generation o3 model in the first week of July, according to people familiar with the matter. The planned launch would mark another major step in the company’s push to expand its AI products for businesses and developers.

The timing comes as OpenAI continues to deepen enterprise partnerships and position its models for broader commercial use. The company has been steadily building out tools aimed at customers that want advanced AI capabilities for writing, coding, analysis and customer support.

At the same time, the release is drawing renewed attention to AI safety practices. As companies race to ship more powerful systems, regulators, researchers and advocates have kept up pressure on leading AI firms to explain how they test models, reduce misuse and manage potential risks.

OpenAI has not publicly confirmed the launch date. The report is based on sources familiar with the company’s plans, and the timeline could still shift before release.