Vibe-coding platform Base44 launches own model as AI startups seek defensibility

Coding platform Base44, owned by Wix, is launching its own artificial intelligence model—hoping to eventually outperform systems from frontier AI labs. According to TechCrunch, the move reflects a broader trend: AI startups building proprietary models to reduce dependence on third-party systems and establish competitive defensibility.

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