Gradient has introduced an open intelligence development model designed to challenge the AI dominance of major tech companies. The platform leverages a distributed network to connect global computing resources, allowing developers to build and operate large language models independently of centralized entities such as OpenAI and Anthropic. Key features of Gradient's framework include a privacy and verification layer, a self-evolving learning framework for software agents, and a decentralized environment for LLM development. This initiative seeks to democratize AI access, lower costs, and promote innovation through transparency and community involvement.