Open models may raise demand for closed-source defenders
inductionheads · x · 2026-07-20
The post argues that any zero-sum or arms-race dynamic has the same shape in cybersecurity: as open-source models get stronger, organizations will pay a premium for better closed-source defender models. The core point is that progress on the open side can expand demand for higher-end defensive systems on the closed side, especially in security tasks.
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