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Open-Source AI vs. Big Players: Can Mistral, Ollama and LLaMA Compete?


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💡 Open-source AI is no longer a niche experiment—it’s a movement. In 2025, models like Mistral , Ollama, and Meta’s LLaMA are stepping into the ring with industry heavyweights like GPT-5, Claude 3.5, and Gemini Ultra. But can they really compete?

In this episode of Tech It From Me, Mike dives into:

  • ⚖️ Head-to-head comparisons of open-source and proprietary AI models
  • đź’° The true costs of running your own AI vs. paying for API access
  • 🔍 Transparency & trust—why open weights matter for privacy and ethics
  • 🚀 How community-driven development is pushing innovation faster than ever
  • 🛡️ The security risks no one talks about when anyone can fine-tune a model
  • We’ll explore the advantages, limitations, and future potential of open-source AI—and why the next few years could shape a hybrid ecosystem where both open and closed models thrive.

    🎧 Whether you’re an AI developer, IT leader, or just AI-curious, you’ll walk away with a clear view of where the AI race is headed.

    đź“– Read the full write-up: Open-Source AI: Can It Compete With the Big Players?

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