Open Source Video & LLM Roundup: The Best of Whatâs New
Blog post from RunPod
In 2024, open-source video generation models have advanced significantly, rivaling and sometimes surpassing proprietary options. Notable releases include Mochi 1 by Genmo, Hunyuan Video by Tencent, LTX-Video by Lightricks, Wan2.1 by Alibaba, and SkyReels V1 by Skywork AI, each excelling in unique areas such as real-time generation, cinematic quality, and human-centric design. Concurrently, the first quarter of 2025 has seen a surge in open-source large language model releases, exemplified by QwQ-32B, Gemma 3, Cohere Command A, and OLMo 2 32B, which are pushing the boundaries of AI with reduced hardware requirements and specialized capabilities. These developments in both video and language models highlight a move toward more specialized, efficient AI solutions, democratizing access to advanced technologies and enabling a diverse ecosystem where users can select the best model for specific applications.