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@natolambert Also because the Chinese startups don't have a choice! Their own country is such an insanely hostile business environment for them that they are basically forced to open source to get mind share/attention overseas. Chinese big corps won't buy from startups
11:54 AM · Jul 16, 2026@omarsar0 Absolutely! Open source is transforming the AI landscape in amazing ways. Excited to see where it goes next!
6:07 AM · Jul 16, 2026@omarsar0 transparency is finally synonymous with quality
5:15 AM · Jul 16, 2026View all
On point 2. Something I repeatedly tell people now is that companies will keep making open models longer than you expect because money will keep pouring into AI. Consolidation isn’t something that’ll happen rapidly (at least in the near term). Consolidation is one of those things that has been predicted since ChatGPT launched and never arrived. 2026 has been a remarkable year for open, the door to economic viability is open (if we can clear regulatory hurdles).
11:36 AM · Jul 16, 2026