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The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source
What exactly is Open Source AI? (Interview)
Feb 16, 2024
01:17:20
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Stefano Maffulli, Executive Director of the Open Source Initiative, talks about the challenges faced by the organization and the need to define Open Source AI. They discuss the value of open source software, the origins and growth of Open Source AI, and the differences between Open Source AI and Open Source Software. They also explore the challenges of releasing proprietary data and emphasize the importance of practical Open Source AI. The speakers discuss the challenges of defining Open Source AI and stress the significance of inclusion in the discussion.
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- The Open Source Initiative maintains a 10-point checklist to evaluate open source software licenses, ensuring user freedom to use, modify, and distribute the code.
- Open source AI presents unique challenges that require a new set of principles to balance access, modification, and distribution rights while promoting innovation and collaboration.
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The Open Source Initiative and the Definition of Open Source
The Open Source Initiative, or OSI, is responsible for representing the idea and definition of open source globally. They maintain a 10-point checklist known as the open source definition, which is used to evaluate licenses attached to software packages. The definition ensures that software provides users with the freedom to use, study, modify, and distribute the code. The OSI faces challenges in ensuring the definition remains relevant and is not diluted or misused in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. They also monitor policy work and advocate for open source within the regulatory space. The organization operates as a nonprofit and relies on individual and corporate sponsors to support its work.
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