This continues to show that these foundational models are only slightly better than open weight models but cost around 100x as much. The history of tech is riddled with “good enough” eating “best” for lunch all day long. Unless the big labs come up with a viable business plan pronto it’s looking like AI will be no different.

There are no prizes to be won by having the best model that’s 100x the price of something that’s good enough for 99% focuses cases.