Offline Community Connect: The Model Wars
OpenAI, Gemini, open-source, and Claude models. Which one actually matters?
The AI model landscape is changing rapidly, with new frontier and open-source models launching constantly. This meetup brings the conversation back to the models themselves.
We’ll explore how leading models compare, where they perform best, the trade-offs between capability, cost, speed, and flexibility, and how engineers and teams should choose the right model for their use case.
Agenda
- Welcome & Introduction to Indian Data Club: 10 min
A brief introduction to Indian Data Club and the focus of the meetup.
- Icebreaker: 10 min
A quick activity around the AI models participants currently use or prefer.
- Workshop: 40-50 minSpeaker - Anand Gaur (Mobile Tech Lead @ TCS)Understanding the AI Agents A practical overview of Agents.
Introduction of the Ecosystem Partner Paytm
- Panel Discussion: 40 minSpeakers: (TBD)
Choosing the Right AI Model: What Actually Matters?
Three industry practitioners discuss model selection, performance, cost, open source vs. APIs, real-world reliability, and what teams should consider beyond benchmarks.
- Closing Remarks & Open Networking: 30-40 min
Closing remarks followed by networking with speakers, panelists, and the community.
What You'll Take Away
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A clearer view of the current AI model landscape
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How to compare models beyond benchmarks
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Model selection trade-offs
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Frontier vs. open-source considerations
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Real-world perspectives from industry practitioners
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Community opinions on where the model race is heading
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