Open Source vs Labs: Startups Must Build the Full Stack
matt_slotnick · x · 2026-08-26
Addressing the trend of simply switching between different models, the author argues that adopting open source is not just about using the models, but about building and managing the entire stack. The open ecosystem still has a long way to go to reach parity with proprietary labs.
- Startups: Your actual IP is the capability to build this infrastructure.
- Enterprises: Question if this infrastructure construction is really your core business.
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