Understanding Large Language Models Series

Open-Weight Reasoning Models in 2026: What They Are, What They Change, and Where They Actually Fit

by Nat Currier 20 min read
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A practical deep dive on open-weight reasoning models in 2026: definitions, architecture patterns, strengths, risks, and how to decide when open weights beat closed APIs.

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