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Nvidia takes on customers with custom open-source AI models
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Nvidia has launched Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, a lightweight open-source AI model that users can customise for specific tasks, aiming to compete with Chinese market leaders by developing larger models like Nemotron 4. The company also released NeMo Switchyard, which directs AI tasks to the most cost-effective models, potentially reducing operational costs by up to a third.
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You face a new competitive challenge from Nvidia who is moving beyond chip sales into AI model development and distribution. You need to rethink your AI tech partnerships as Nvidia’s models could replace your own or your suppliers’ offerings.
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