Democratizing Model Pre-Training



AI Summary

In order to pre-train a model, you need:

  • Unobtanium GPUs
  • Rich resources
  • Time (months)
  • Expertise

Only a small number of companies can convert a pre-trained model into something usable. The current situation in AI feels reminiscent of the early days of software, where increased contributions from a wider community could lead to less dominance by companies with significant resources.