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The mistrust of AI labs bubbles over
The article highlights growing mistrust between companies and AI labs like Anthropic, as businesses fear IP theft and direct competition. Executives express concerns that AI labs, through customer support and data access, could transition from partners to competitors in industries like law and design. Open-source models are cited as a cheaper alternative that reduces reliance on proprietary AI labs.
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