What to be thankful for in AI in 2025
Fyra's Brief
Notable AI releases and advancements in 2025 included OpenAI's continued growth, China's open-source wave, and growth of local models.
Why it matters
The 2025 AI landscape saw significant developments in open-source models, local models, and advancements in generative AI from OpenAI, but remains diverse and complex.
Community talk
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