AI Ecosystem Unveiled: 460 Tools in 8 Layers, Shaping the Future

infrastructure #llm 📝 Blog|Analyzed: Feb 18, 2026 05:15•

Published: Feb 18, 2026 05:01

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Analysis

This insightful analysis breaks down the AI landscape into an accessible 8-layer structure, highlighting 460 tools and services. It underscores the exciting evolution of AI, particularly the narrowing performance gap between open-source and proprietary tools, opening up new possibilities for innovation.

Key Takeaways

•The AI landscape is vast, encompassing 8 layers, not just LLMs.
•The performance gap between Open Source and Closed Source LLMs is diminishing.
•The map catalogs 460 AI tools and services in 2026.

Reference / Citation

"The article shares 7 insights seen from the AI technology stack map, categorizing tools into 8 layers."

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Qiita AIFeb 18, 2026 05:01

* Cited for critical analysis under Article 32.

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Source: Qiita AI