I can't help rooting for tiny open source AI model maker Arcee
TL;DR
Arcee is a tiny 26-person U.S. startup that built a high-performing, massive, open source LLM. And it's gaining popularity with OpenClaw users. Arcee is a tiny 26-person U.S. startup that built a high-performing, massive, open source LLM. And it's gaining popularity with OpenClaw users.
Nauti's Take
Arcee shows that powerful open-source LLMs don't have to come from large labs — which is important for keeping the AI market open and diverse. The challenge for Arcee remains sustainability and scaling without significant investment capital.
Anyone concerned about AI monoculture should keep this startup on their radar.
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