Flux3, Kimi, GLM and More: Top-Performing AI Labs Share an Open-Source DNA
cocktailpeanut · x · 2026-08-01
Beyond DeepSeek, several AI labs are crushing it lately, including Black Forest Labs (Flux3), Thinking Machines (Inkling), MiniMax (h3), Moonshot (Kimi), Zhipu (GLM), and Alibaba (Qwen/WAN).
The common denominator among these top-tier performers? They all bet on open models. The author argues that embracing open-source is the key driver behind their rapid iteration and competitive edge.
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