Natasha Mascarenhas(@nmasc_):The number one topic coming up at Silicon Valley dinners lately: the sudden, serious rush among AI startups to build their own models. It's a push to cut costs, reduce dependence on the big model providers, and prioritize control. My latest w/ @RebeccaTorrenc5

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Natasha Mascarenhas@nmasc_

2026.09.21 16:17

The number one topic coming up at Silicon Valley dinners lately: the sudden, serious rush among AI startups to build their own models. It's a push to cut costs, reduce dependence on the big model providers, and prioritize control. My latest w/ @RebeccaTorrenc5