Who Makes Money From Open-Source AI Models?
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The article explores who benefits financially from open-source AI models, sparking a discussion on the differences between open-source and closed-source AI models and their monetization strategies.
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gizajob
4 months ago
1 replyWho makes money from closed-source AI models?
worik
4 months ago
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