In this engaging discussion, Ce Zhang, Co-founder and CTO of Together AI, and Vipul Ved Prakash, Co-founder and CEO, share their insights on the evolution of open and independent AI systems. They highlight the balance between open-source contributions and proprietary innovations, stressing the importance of diverse data sources for training models. From optimization strategies for GPU cloud performance to their innovative AI platform upgrades, they delve into crucial advancements like federated learning and hybrid model architectures, shaping the future of AI.