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Open model inference market shows near-exponential growth, data suggests

Nathan Lambert's Interconnects Dashboard is an aggregator of data on open model adoption and performance, aiming to provide valuable insights into the growing market for open-source AI models. Despite the challenges of imprecise measurements from various sources, Lambert uses data from inference startups like Baseten, Fireworks, and Together AI, as well as OpenRouter's token volume, to estimate market share. Early data indicates near-exponential growth in open model inference, with specific platforms like Fireworks reporting significant increases in token volume for customized models. AI

IMPACT Provides insights into the growing market share and performance of open-source AI models, potentially influencing investment and development strategies.

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Open model inference market shows near-exponential growth, data suggests

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