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August 22, 2024

We finally have a definition for open-source AI

MIT Technology Review

Open-source AI is everywhere right now. The problem is, no one agrees on what it actually is. Now we may finally have an answer. The Open Source Initiative (OSI), the self-appointed arbiters of what it means to be open source, has released a new definition, which it hopes will help lawmakers develop regulations to protect consumers from AI risks.

March 25, 2024

The tech industry can’t agree on what open-source AI means. That’s a problem.

MIT Technology Review

On the face of it, open-source AI promises a future where anyone can take part in the technology’s development. That could accelerate innovation, boost transparency, and give users greater control over systems that could soon reshape many aspects of our lives. But what even is it? What makes an AI model open source, and what disqualifies it?

August 17, 2023

The future of open source is still very much in flux

MIT Technology Review
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