llm's are random text generators. each one is a different architecture, different training data, or different training recipe.

first off: you probably dont need to fill up your harddrive with every good model in existance. often a url link is sufficient.(unless the owner deletes it. but quants are often still there)

optional second questions: how many links do you have to decent models(excluding low value experiments) how many would you estimate that you have?

optional third question: how much is your divirsity of model usage? assuming you had the compute, how many tested models would you utilize for a single query across different models? average. max.

fourth question: do you still rely on inference compute for non-locally hosted models?

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[–] [S] 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

i wish there were more specialized models (domains.. in addition to styles).
Formation of the Open Secure AI Alliance
there are very real usecases for alternative models.
reddit locallama: reason for uncensored models
its a double edge sword. i compare it to marijuana decriminalization/legalization and, less positively, firearm rights. but actually, i think its more like linux being open-source.

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