A new open-weights AI coding model is closing in on proprietary options

Ars Technica — AllWednesday, December 10, 2025 at 8:38:58 PM
A new open-weights AI coding model is closing in on proprietary options
  • The Devstral 2 model has achieved a score of 72% on an industry benchmark, indicating significant progress in the realm of open-weights AI coding models. This performance brings it closer to competing with proprietary options in the market.
  • This development is noteworthy as it suggests that open-source alternatives like Devstral 2 are becoming increasingly viable, potentially democratizing access to advanced AI coding capabilities and challenging established proprietary solutions.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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