UPDATED: Open Source or "Faux-pen" Source?

Definition of AI "Open Source" Provide By The Open Source Initiative (OSI) Including Tables Comparing Various Model Alignment To That Definition.

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Today, we explore a pivotal question at the intersection of AI development and open-source principles: are Meta's Llama models genuinely open source, or do they represent a new "faux-pen source" category? The OSI published a definition for Open-Source AI, released on October 28th. It provides a timely backdrop as we reexamine the nuances of AI licenses and their impact on startups, investors, and developers.

UPDATED: October 25, 2024. Originally published on July 30th, 2024;

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