Why ‘open AI’ models are gaining ground on LLMs

While proprietary AI models such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Gemini remain popular, the tide may be shifting to open models as IT leaders move to customize AI and control costs. Sometimes known as “open-weight models,” the alternatives to large language models (LLMs) can provide decision-makers with better visibility and control over internal AI use, which closed models do not, analysts said. They can also help IT leaders control the economics and governance of AI within their organization...