The power of open source LLMs from Nikkei Shimbun:
“Leveraging Open Generative AI, Japanese Startups Introduce New Services in a Month
Domestic startups are rapidly developing high-performance generative AI (artificial intelligence). This surge in activity comes as leading companies like Meta have taken steps to "open up" their foundational technologies for free use, making it easier for newcomers to incorporate the achievements of pioneers. By modifying these foundational technologies, these startups are managing to launch services within remarkably short development periods of 1 to 3 months.
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