The real AI race may no longer be at the frontier

Jul 14, 2026

Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue suggests that enterprises are increasingly choosing open models for reasons such as cost, accessibility, and ownership. The discussion raises the question of whether frontier models remain relevant if most production AI relies on open models.

Why it matters: This could indicate a shift in the AI industry's priorities from developing cutting-edge models to focusing on practical, open-source solutions.

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