BFL CEO on Open Source and European AI

bfl_ai · x · 2026-07-14

Black Forest Labs CEO Robin Rombach argues that panic around AI models only makes them more closed, ultimately slowing down AI progress. He emphasizes that open innovation benefits the world, and the real priority is keeping AI models accessible. Regarding the European AI ecosystem, he notes it isn't strong enough yet but is evolving. Events like RAISE help bring people together, transforming Europe from a place known only for "beautiful castles" to one with "beautiful AI and technology."

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