Dithering Dithering

Open Letters and Weights

Jul 28, 2026 · 15m

Summary

The hosts discuss LeBron James’s arrival in Philadelphia and analyze a recent open letter supporting open AI models, initiated by NVIDIA and signed by Microsoft and others. They interpret the letter as a strategic move to counter Anthropic’s dominance, noting that signatories like OpenAI and Google joined for competitive positioning rather than ideological alignment. The conversation highlights how major tech firms are maneuvering to protect their business interests amid shifting AI industry dynamics.

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