Episode 20 - Open vs Closed AI Models — Who’s Actually Winning?

AI isn’t just evolving—it’s splitting. In this episode of AI Made Simple, we break down one of the biggest debates in artificial intelligence today: Should AI be open for everyone… or controlled by a few companies? On one side, companies like Meta are releasing powerful open models like Llama—giving developers full control and flexibility. On the other, companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google are building closed systems—optimized, secure, and easy to use, but tightly controlled. We simplify the real tradeoffs: Open models vs closed models (in plain English) Why businesses choose one over the other The hidden costs of APIs vs infrastructure Data privacy, control, and vendor lock-in Why the future of AI is likely hybrid If you’re using AI tools, building with AI, or just trying to understand where this is all going—this episode breaks it down simply.