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What happens if China pulls the plug on open-source AI? | Ep 21

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aired Jul 09, 2026 · 80.0m
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Summary

The best open source models are coming from China. It's basically going to hurt the AI strategy.

Why listen

It goes beyond the title with direct discussion of know, like, it's, including: It's basically going to hurt the AI strategy.

Key takeaways
  1. 01The best open source models are coming from China
  2. 02Tons and tons of companies that are building with an open source first mindset
  3. 03One model GPT-4O's level from OpenAI is $6 an hour
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