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The koan of an open-source LLM

Mar 6, 2024

Exploring the complexities of defining an open-source LLM, new naming schemes, bio-risks, transparency, safety, licenses, and copyright in AI models. Debunking myths, discussing regulatory implications, and the impact of Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI on the tech ecosystem.

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Defining 'open source' in AI requires precise terminology to navigate evolving technology landscapes.

Addressing national security, regulatory influences, and existential risks are crucial for shaping open ML and AI futures.

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Evolution of Open Source LLM Definition

The emergence of the term 'open source software' in the 1990s marked a cultural shift distinguishing free-to-use software. The adaptation of this term for AI reflects a change in technology acceptance. The challenges of defining openness, like usage-based restrictions in governing licenses, represent the evolving landscape between the 1990s and the 2020s.

Introduction

3min

Navigating the Complexity of Open-Source LLMs

11min

Exploring Failures in AI Processes and Licensing Complexities in Open Models

3min

Exploring Custom Licenses, Copyright, and Terms of Service in AI Models

2min

Exploring the Significance of Open Language Models and Open Source Software Stacks

3min

A proposal for a new definition of an "open source" LLM and why no definition will ever just work.
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Original post: https://www.interconnects.ai/p/an-open-source-llm

00:00 The koan of an open-source LLM
03:22 A new naming scheme for open LLMs
07:09 Pivot points and politics
08:16 Claude 3, arms race, commoditization, and national security
10:01 Doomers debunking bio risks of LLMs themselves
11:21 Mistral's perceived reversal and the EU
13:22 Messy points: Transparency, safety, and copyright
13:32 The muddling of transparency
15:22 The muddling of "safety"
16:30 The muddling of licenses and copyright
20:12 Vibes points and next steps

Figure 1: https://huggingface.co/datasets/natolambert/interconnects-figures/resolve/main/open-source/img_046.png
Figure 2: https://huggingface.co/datasets/natolambert/interconnects-figures/resolve/main/open-source/img_064.png

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Interconnects

The koan of an open-source LLM

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Evolution of Open Source LLM Definition

Cultural Battles and Changes in AI

Security Concerns and Political Influences

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