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Gradient Dissent · August 3, 2026 · 01:19:04

40 Trillion Tokens a Day (Yes, More Than OpenAI) | Lin Qiao, CEO of Fireworks

Lin Qiao
Show Notes

Lin Qiao, CEO of Fireworks, joins Lukas Biewald to discuss why she believes the AI industry is at a turning point that demands more openness. She shares that Fireworks now processes over 40 trillion tokens daily — more than OpenAI's API — and makes the case for specialized models built on company-owned data rather than generic giants. The conversation also covers why she thinks major labs like OpenAI and Anthropic should open-source their models, and why American companies need not fear Chinese open-source efforts.

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Highlights

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AI Industry at a Turning Point Toward Open Intelligence
The AI industry is at a turning point, calling for more open intelligence, not less.
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Fireworks Surpasses OpenAI's Daily Token Volume
Fireworks now processes more than 40 trillion tokens a day, exceeding OpenAI's API throughput.
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Specialized Models on Private Data Are the Future
The future belongs to specialized models built on private company data, not general-purpose AI giants.
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OpenAI and Anthropic Should Open-Source Their Models
OpenAI and Anthropic should be open-sourcing their own models to foster greater innovation.
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Don't Fear Chinese Open-Source AI
American companies should not be worried about Chinese open-source AI models; the real threat is closing off intelligence.
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Misc

✧Fireworks now serves over 40 trillion tokens per day, surpassing OpenAI's API volume.
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