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points by mapontosevenths 13 hours ago | 0 comments

Executives live in a weird bubble driven largely by consulting firms. Right now those firms are spreading FUD about Chinese models.

[–] 50or05 8 hours ago

Recently it was found that Qwen was dialing back home once in a while. It cannot be proven that it does not take commands from home if it can establish connection.

[–] mapontosevenths 3 hours ago

Did you read the details of that incident? It was a nothing sandwich.

I think the root of the difference between us is that you are scared of their fascists, and I am scared of ours. Both are reasonable things, but only one of us can actually do anything about it.

With local models you decide how the firewall works. If you don't want it to internet, don't let it.

With US models you get whatever they say you do, and pay whatever they demand.

[–] cyanydeez 13 hours ago

Theyre driven bootlickers because you dont get hired if not boot shaped.