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Bill Gurley and Sunny Madra talk open-source vs. proprietary AI | E1825

Oct 10, 2023

Bill Gurley, a partner at Benchmark and expert in technology and open-source AI, joins Sunny Madra to delve into the nuanced battle between open-source and proprietary AI. They explore the implications of major companies' shifts in strategy, with Gurley calling for government oversight in tech regulation. Sunny demos advanced AI tools and sheds light on the critical choices startups must make regarding which AI models to adopt. The conversation highlights the importance of innovation and competition in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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Quick takeaways

Open source technology promotes innovation and prevents monopolies in the tech industry.

Verticalized AI models are gaining popularity for their industry-specific solutions and cost-effectiveness.

AI agents like Meta AI in WhatsApp need further development to provide accurate and comprehensive responses.

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The Importance of Open Source Technology

Open source technology is crucial in ensuring a diverse and vibrant tech ecosystem. It allows for a range of opportunities and avoids one party having control over a platform technology. The recent trend of founders seeking regulation and attempting to curtail open source is concerning and seen as protectionism. Open source models offer the potential for innovation and prosperity, and stifling them could lead to a net loss for society.

The Current Landscape of Language Models and Approaches

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The Argument Is Coming From the People With the Most to Lose

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Intro

4min

Exploring Open-Source vs. Proprietary AI and Regulatory Dynamics

3min

The Irony of Open Source in AI Development

3min

Open-Source vs Proprietary AI: A Complex Debate

12min

Achieving Compliance and Exploring Advanced AI Models

2min

Navigating the Open-Source vs Proprietary AI Landscape

4min

Navigating the Tensions of Open Source and Proprietary AI

4min

Navigating Open Source in AI Development

23min

The Disparity of Sentencing in High-Stakes Crimes

2min

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Today’s show:

Bill Gurley and Sunny Madra join Jason to discuss open-source AI vs. proprietary AI (1:12), friends and foes of open-source AI (5:42), and strategic choices companies make between open and closed approaches (9:48). Then, Sunny demos more AI tools (22:45), and much more!

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(0:00) Sunny Madra joins Jason

(1:12) Bill Gurley joins to break down open-source vs. proprietary AI

(5:42) Friends and foes of open-source AI

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(9:48) Strategic choices companies make between open and closed approaches

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(22:45) Sunny demos LLaVA: Large Language and Vision Assistant

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(31:00) Sunny breaks down parameter models

(38:56) Companies manufacturing their own chips

(42:26) Sunny demos Mistral AI