AI and LLMs · Middle · Question 43 of 75
What is the trade-off of self-hosting open-weight models versus using an API?
- 1More control and privacy, but you run the infrastructure
- 2Self-hosted models are always smarter than API models
- 3APIs can't be used by companies in Europe
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Correct answer: More control and privacy, but you run the infrastructure
Explanation
Self-hosting needs GPUs, monitoring and updates. APIs are simpler but send data to a provider under its terms.