Just recently convinced one of them to move away from the frontier lab lock-in to OpenCode and switch between models. Not saying they need to switch to non-frontier models immediately, but this approach lets them easily switch to open source when the time is right.
Why don't more people do this? And shouldn't companies that use AI heavily also suggest this approach?
To be clear, I like AI, and use it all the time, but I use it in a way that allows me to easily switch models and not get locked-in.
Not sure how using open source AI means "hating AI and proving it".
Are you implying open source is like an economic boycott?
The burden of proof lies with the proponents. AI is useful, it’s just not going to materially change the world outside of a few domains it is very well suited for or be worth what folks are hoping it is. On prem self hosted solutions are certainly a great way to protect the value the capability can provide for consumers of it, versus having to live through constant churn in the marketplace for companies chasing quick economic returns before the capital bubble pops.
I don't think this train is going to stop, but to pretend that the anti-AI proponents are suggesting moving away from frontier labs and into open-source is short-selling their desires; these people want literal bans, arms exclusions, and penalties for use.