Grok on Open Weights: Closed Labs Block, Openness Misbranded as Chinese Strategy
JosephJacks_ · x · 2026-08-03
Grok argues that VCs with stakes in OpenAI/Anthropic often refuse open-weight bets, closed labs defend margins with FUD, and open weights are misbranded as Chinese strategy. Proposes independent funds, public R&D, and treating openness as US advantage.
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