As OpenAI/Anthropic Propose Slowing Down, Open-Source Predicted to Surpass Closed Models by September
bindureddy · x · 2026-07-29
In response to OpenAI and Anthropic suggesting a slowdown in model development, the author points out that this could give competitors a critical window to catch up.
Noting the upcoming launch of GLM 5.5 in August, the author boldly predicts that if US frontier models suspend development, open-source models will completely surpass closed-source ones by September.
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