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Nvidia-backed Reflection AI unveils its first open model, Beam. Could it be America’s best chance to compete with China?

The New York–based company already has deals with U.S. government agencies and billion-dollar compute agreements.

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Timeline · 3 reports

  1. 2026-10-05 21:48 · The Hill Technology
    Reflection AI releases first open model to rival China
  2. 2026-10-05 19:00 · Bloomberg AI
    Nvidia-Backed Reflection Unveils Open AI Model, Taking on China
  3. 2026-10-05 19:00 · Fortune AI
    Nvidia-backed Reflection AI unveils its first open model, Beam. Could it be America’s best chance to compete with China?

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