We Believe in an Open Future: Together AI’s Vision to Simplify Generative AI for Businesses!

In June 2022, a collective of AI pioneers—Vipul Ved Prakash, Ce Zhang, Percy Liang, and Chris Ré—came together to address a significant gap in the AI landscape. Their goal was to make generative AI models more accessible and customizable for enterprises, focusing on open-source solutions to foster innovation while reducing dependency on closed systems. Together AI's mission centers on the belief that generative models are a consequential technology for both business and society. Vipul Ved Prakash emphasizes the importance of an open and decentralized alternative to closed AI systems, stating, "We believe that generative models are a consequential technology for society, and open and decentralized alternatives to closed systems are crucial for business and society." Together AI’s