Dean Ball says the future should include both open-weight and closed-weight models
deanwball · x · 2026-07-25
Open-weight and closed-weight models should both thrive, says Dean Ball
Dean Ball argues that the best future is one where open-weight and closed-weight models both succeed, because each has distinct strengths and trade-offs.
He also says he hopes the U.S. can lead in both ecosystems rather than forcing a single model of development.
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