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AI Model Development Could Benefit from Kickstarter-Style Crowdfunding

A Reddit user proposed using crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter to fund the development of large language models. The idea is that model developers could set funding goals, with higher amounts enabling the creation of larger or more advanced models. This approach could allow community members and companies to directly support the creation of AI models they are interested in. AI

IMPACT This concept could democratize AI model development funding and allow for community-driven projects.

RANK_REASON User-generated discussion and proposal about a potential funding mechanism for AI models.

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AI Model Development Could Benefit from Kickstarter-Style Crowdfunding

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Thin_Pollution8843 ·

    Why we don’t have kickstarter for the models?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I think this is an areas which could utilize crowdfunding/ crowdcomputing.</p> <p>Imagine Qwen team comIng here and telling:</p> <p>”Guys we need 10M$ to train qwen4-27b, if we reach 20M$ milestone we could make Qwen4-122b”</p> <p>I would pay som…