Open Weights Are Good. Open Source Is Better
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- Open-weight models release model weights, enabling local use and fine-tuning, but limit modification and study.
- Open Source AI grants all four software freedoms: use, study, modify, and share without restrictions.
- AI models consist of training data, weights, and code; access to all three defines Open Source AI.
- Open Source AI allows collaboration, innovation, and deeper understanding of model behavior, as demonstrated by Ai2's Olmo.
- The current debate on openness should focus on educating stakeholders about the full benefits of Open Source AI over open-weights.