A growing trend in the generative artificial intelligence sector shows that many promising startups in Silicon Valley are increasingly aligning with major U.S. tech companies. This shift is characterized by startups exchanging their independence for financial backing from larger firms, raising concerns about the sustainability and innovation potential within the industry. Reports indicate that these developments are part of a broader pattern where smaller AI companies are being acquired or heavily influenced by the resources of Big Tech, leading to a potential homogenization of ideas and technologies in the field.