Some startups, like Harvey, Abridge, Ramp, and Rogo, are embracing open-weight models or training their own models to reduce expensive reliance on frontier labs (Bloomberg)

Startups like Harvey, Abridge, Ramp, and Rogo are increasingly adopting open-weight models or building their own models to cut dependence on expensive frontier AI providers. For CIOs and technology leaders, this signals a strategic shift toward greater control over cost, performance, data governance, and vendor risk, especially for AI workloads that require domain-specific customization and predictable economics. IT organizations should expect more demand for model evaluation, fine-tuning, and infrastructure choices that balance speed to market with long-term AI operating costs and resilience.