Reflection, backed by NVIDIA, preps open-weight model to shake up AI race

ryanshrout · x · 2026-10-05

Per an Axios scoop, NVIDIA-backed startup Reflection is preparing a powerful open-weight model system that could threaten both Chinese AI upstarts and U.S. giants, potentially reshaping the AI race. Details are still emerging.

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