Open Source Models Lag 12-16 Weeks Behind Closed Models, Backing Musk's View
bindureddy · x · 2026-08-03
The author agrees with Elon Musk that open source models currently still fall behind closed models in performance. Although open source models are improving rapidly, closed models maintain a lead of about 12 to 16 weeks. However, this gap is expected to continue closing over time.
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