The #AIrace is shifting from building bigger models to creating smarter, more #costeffectivesystems. Companies are now prioritising finding the best model for #specifictasks, considering factors like #cost, #data, and #environment. This shift is driven by the increasing capability and affordability of #openweightmodels, which are becoming a viable alternative to proprietary models from major #AI labs. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/10/the-ai-race-is-shifting-from-bigger-models-to-cheaper-smarter-systems.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news