The real AI threat: power locked away by a few big companies; open models are the answer
dansitu · x · 2026-09-30
The author argues that the real threat from AI isn't just safety, but that immense power could end up locked away by a handful of big companies. Open models ensure broad access and prevent concentration of control over economic, cultural, and social value.
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