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Are Open Models Catching Up?

By Alexis Dufresne Published August 21, 2026 at 21:12 UTC

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Are Open Models Catching Up?

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Ramez Naam: Are open weight AI models catching up to proprietary? @SemiAnalysis_ says yes. And it happens faster with each new wave of AI capabilities. … →
SemiAnalysis: Are Open Models Catching Up? Comparing open vs. closed models across the eras of frontier models, Is the gap narrowing? https://t.co/TBZnv… →

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