Open vs Closed Source Models: Tension and Balance
beffjezos · x · 2026-07-20
Regarding Dean W. Ball's view that "open-weight models slightly accelerate diffusion but, by raising the bar for massive capital, actually slow development," Beff Jezos agreed. He noted a balance: without expected revenue, companies lack incentive to train huge models; but if only closed-source models remain, the market risks oligopoly. A delicate balance between open and closed source is needed.
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