The term "open" in AI is being muddied and redefined. We shouldn't stand for that in any of its manifestations, lest we find ourselves in a world where "open" means completely dependent upon the giant foundation model companies.
This definition of "open source" for AI must not be allowed to take hold. It's pernicious.
Weights are a compiled binary. Encumbered freeware.
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The term "open" in AI is being muddied and redefined. We shouldn't stand for that in any of its manifestations, lest we find ourselves in a world where "open" means completely dependent upon the giant foundation model companies.
This definition of "open source" for AI must not be allowed to take hold. It's pernicious.
Weights are a compiled binary. Encumbered freeware.