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Open-Source LLM

An open-source LLM is a language model released under a license that allows inspection, modification, and often self-hosting of the model weights and code. It increases transparency and customization options compared with closed systems. For technical teams, open-source LLMs enable deeper control over deployment, privacy, and optimization trade-offs when building AI messaging infrastructure. An open-source LLM is a language model released under a license that allows inspection and modification of its weights and code. Teams can self-host and customize it to their needs. For technical organizations, open-source LLMs offer transparency and control over deployment, privacy, and optimization trade-offs in AI messaging infrastructure.