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Nature paper argues 'open' AI still runs on closed stacks
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Fusion42 · 16 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
A Nature perspective argues that AI systems labelled as 'open' actually rely on closed compute, data, and labour stacks that concentrate power among a few firms like Nvidia and dominant cloud providers, limiting true openness and competition.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure and AI Frontier Models.
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You need to account for the closed compute and labour stacks behind 'open' AI labels when planning product and market strategies. Reliance on Nvidia and hyperscalers exposes your business to concentrated control with limited room for genuine openness or vendor independence.
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