Executive Summary
Tech leaders claim massive centralized AI is inevitable, yet scaling laws show diminishing returns. Large models often ingest poor-quality data, creating security and accuracy risks. Alternatively, small, transparent models like IBM Granite offer superior reliability and privacy. By using a dispersed Mixture of Experts architecture across existing fiber networks, we improve national security and reduce environmental strain. We should prioritize efficient, local, and specialized intelligence over the expensive hype of hardware-heavy tech giants.
