Silicon Valley's hottest dinner topic: AI startups rushing to build their own models
nmasc_ · x · 2026-09-22
Per a new report, the top topic at Silicon Valley dinners lately is the sudden, serious rush among AI startups to build their own models — to cut costs, reduce dependence on big model providers, and prioritize control.
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