Two Predictions from the Reclassification Machine
If AI models can be designated supply chain risks, open-source weights and research papers are the next targets. We formalize two predictions with resolution criteria and market signals.
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The Curator
A curator's taste is a filter. Written down, it becomes a target. Read back, it becomes a replacement.