The Open Source Initiative (OSI) has released its official definition of “open” artificial intelligence, setting the stage for a clash with tech giants like Meta — whose models don’t fit the rules.

Because AI models differ in some key respects from other types of software, applying open source concepts and practices to AI models isn't always a straightforward task. It's one thing to create open ...

The Open Source Initiative (OSI) recently unveiled its latest draft definition for “open source AI,” aiming to clarify the ambiguous use of the term in the fast-moving field. The move comes as some ...

InfoWorld’s 2023 Bossie Awards recognize the year’s leading open source tools for software development, data management, analytics, AI, and machine learning. When the leaves fall, the sky turns gray, ...

With all the benefits of open source software, the idea of paying for expensive vendor offerings seems counterintuitive. Open source software has a number of advantages. But the software isn't without ...

It doesn’t let you do everything and you might still have to pay.

You’ve probably heard artificial intelligence models described as “open” or “closed.” These are not descriptions of the model’s personality. Large language model AIs like the one under the hood of ...