From The New York Times: 2024-05-18 00:49:57

There is a heated debate in the tech world over whether artificial intelligence models should be labeled as “open source.” Elon Musk has sued OpenAI for allegedly diverging from their mission of openness. The Biden administration is investigating the risks and benefits of open source models, with proponents praising equity and safety and detractors warning of potential malicious use. Some accuse A.I. companies of “openwashing,” using the term “open source” disingenuously (646 characters)._Organizations using the “open source” label for their A.I. models vary in their approaches to openness. OpenAI is criticized for disclosing little about its models, while Meta restricts the use of its models. Even the most open models face challenges, as replicating them requires more than just code, resources that only a few companies have. Experts argue that labeling A.I. as “open source” is misleading or a marketing gimmick (444 characters)._Efforts are underway to create a clear definition for open source A.I., with the Linux Foundation and the Open Source Initiative working on frameworks. Despite these efforts, doubts persist about achieving truly open source A.I. due to the substantial resources required to build such models. Critics argue that the resource requirements are a significant hurdle to democratizing access to A.I. (459 characters).



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