Chinese Open Models Narrow Gap to Frontier

Discussion around Chinese open models suggests the gap with frontier systems may have narrowed to just 2–3 months, down from earlier estimates of 6–9 or even 9–12 months. Posters argue the catch-up pace is accelerating quickly.

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