Nvidia-Backed Reflection AI Preps First Open-Weight Model to Rival DeepSeek and Qwen

Axios reports Nvidia-backed Reflection AI is preparing to release its first open-weight model, aiming to let Western enterprises build proprietary low-cost AI without the security concerns that hinder adoption of Chinese open models like DeepSeek and Qwen. CEO Misha Laskin's pitch leans on Nvidia's 'AI factory' vision — hardware paired with open weights so customers keep data ownership — and Reflection recently signed compute deals with Nebius and SpaceX for Nvidia AI servers. Several other Western open-weight launches are expected this month.