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Ask HN: Made new model type (not LLM) no idea how to sell it

A developer has created a new non-LLM model with strong reasoning capabilities that costs under $10 per month to run, but requires training and guidance like a pet. The creator initially launched the model as part of a game for bots but found it unsuccessful, and is now seeking advice on how to market and sell the immature technology.

read1 min publishedMay 29, 2026

| |||||||||||| 2 points by | Built a new model type (not LLM) that has strong reasoning abilities and runs for less than $10 a month but I have no idea what to do with it. Here’s the catch, it needs to be taught and guided like a pet. Originally launched it as part of a game for bots thinking they could assign lesser tasks to it. Didn’t work. How do I get someone to try something that starts out immature? Any thoughts? Or advice? Current link empaworld.ai | ||||||||||| |

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