Buy versus Build an LLM: A Decision Framework for Governments

2026

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1) This paper provides a strategic framework to help governments make informed decisions about whether to buy or build large language models (LLMs) by evaluating key trade-offs across critical dimensions.
2) * A comprehensive decision framework for governments considering LLM acquisition.
* Analysis of buy, hybrid, and build pathways with detailed pros and cons.
* Evaluation across dimensions including sovereignty, safety, cost, and national context.
3) LLM, government, buy versus build, decision framework, AI strategy

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