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The bigger implication is that the era of AI proprietary lock-in is ending. As open models match or surpass closed models at a fraction of the cost, the real value of closed systems—trust, integration, enterprise relationships—may diminish.
This heralds a new era where AI innovation is accessible and shared, echoing the ethos of open-source software like Linux. Deepseek’s release demonstrates that frontier AI capabilities need not be confined behind corporate paywalls, but can instead be shared as public infrastructure.