AI · 1h ago
Open-weight AI models undercut closed rivals, sparking price war
Open-weight AI models now cost a fraction of closed APIs, with Chinese labs leading the price drop. An essay argues Western labs use China fears to protect premium pricing, not costs. The gap reframes the distillation debate as a battle over market positioning.
Meridian48 take
The piece makes a compelling case that closed AI pricing is more about branding than cost, but it glosses over real security concerns with open models.
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