The post argues that cloud AI can make closed software easy to clone, and that providers can cut off usage they dislike, so the author prefers local models.
Cloning worry: The author, who calls themselves a developer, says AI reverse engineering makes closed software easy to clone and fears what that means for commercial software, games especially.
Cloud limits: The post says cloud AI providers can block usage they consider unacceptable, and the author doesn't want to become dependent on them.
Local models: The author thinks local LLMs are worth fighting for and says they're getting good enough to threaten the business models of big AI companies.
Linked article: The post links a Tom's Hardware piece. Its address says Anthropic confirmed new Claude Code limits to prevent game cloning, and that users report Opus 5.5 blocking reverse engineering tasks.
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The post argues that cloud AI can make closed software easy to clone, and that providers can cut off usage they dislike, so the author prefers local models.