OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, are threatening to ban users who attempt to probe the reasoning mechanisms behind their new AI model codenamed 'Strawberry'. The model, which showcases a 'chain-of-thought' reasoning capability, has been the subject of controversy as OpenAI seeks to limit access to its thought process. This move has raised concerns about transparency and the democratization of AI technologies, as well as OpenAI's shift away from its original open source vision.