Open-source AI singularity: usage doubles monthly, gap with closed-source shrinks
bindureddy · x · 2026-08-20
We are living through the open-source AI singularity. New models drop weekly, incrementally closing the gap with closed-source alternatives. Frontier RL training is paused, while open-source AI token usage doubles month on month, making AI universally accessible and nearly free.
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