Western Open Weights Lag as Chinese Labs Continue Sharing SoTA Models
teortaxesTex · x · 2026-08-08
Tech commentator teortaxesTex notes that predictions of a 2026 comeback for Western open-weights have not materialized. He argues that while Western labs are decent, the unexpected continued Chinese commitment to sharing state-of-the-art (SoTA) models and stack maturity essentially renders Western efforts irrelevant.
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