Latest open artifacts (#23): Laguna S2.1, Inkling, & Kimi K3 show the utility of open models on the Pareto frontier

Despite predictions of consolidation in AI model training due to rising costs, more companies are independently developing and openly releasing strong models, investing heavily in the process. Thinking Machines leads with its open-weight models and a successful finetuning service, while Chinese labs like Xiaomi continue to gain influence. The AI landscape is shifting towards widespread adoption and open models, with new licensing models and competitive offerings emerging.