Generative AI & LLMs
Open-Source vs. Proprietary Model
Proprietary models are owned and hosted by a vendor (you pay per use); open-source models are freely available to run or modify yourself.
Why it matters for your business
A core build-vs-buy choice. Proprietary is easiest to start; open-source can mean more control and data privacy if you have technical help.
In practice
An open-source model can run on your own servers for privacy; a proprietary one is easier to use but your data leaves the building.