The real AI race may no longer be at the frontier

Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue observes that enterprises increasingly prefer open models over frontier models due to accessibility, cost, and ownership. Simultaneously, cutting-edge frontier AI models are being deployed with greater independence and reduced human oversight. In response to these developments, several state governments are currently attempting to legislate transparency regarding the use of these advanced systems, as the industry balances the efficiency of open models with the need for regulatory frameworks for frontier AI.