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How can a vendor limit an AI model?

A vendor of a 'closed' AI model can restrict its capabilities in several ways, such as reducing its processing power, limiting the types of queries it can answer, or even shutting it down entirely. This control can be exercised remotely, potentially impacting users who rely on the model for critical tasks, as Mistral implies.

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