From Torrent Links to API Gates: The Evolution of Open Weights Distribution
thursdai_pod · x · 2026-08-27
The article discusses the evolution of open-source model distribution, shifting from Mistral's early 'legendary' torrent drop days to the current model of providing weights via API gates, exemplified by GLM 5.3. The author traces this transition alongside @altryne and @yampeleg, analyzing how providers' strategies for handling open weights have changed.
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