White House Wades Into Debate on ‘Open’ Versus ‘Closed’ Artificial Intelligence Systems

February 24, 2024 at 02:45PM The Biden administration seeks public input on the benefits and risks of open-source versus closed powerful AI systems, as part of an executive order. Tech companies vary in their approach, with some advocating for open models for innovation, while others prioritize safety. Google has released an open model called Gemma, … Read more

AI’s Future Could be Open-Source or Closed. Tech Giants Are Divided as They Lobby Regulators

December 5, 2023 at 03:06PM Meta and IBM established the AI Alliance to promote open science in AI development amidst varying tech giant stances on AI regulation and whether it should be open-source or proprietary. Meeting Takeaways: 1. Meta (Facebook’s parent company) and IBM have collaborated to form a new initiative known as the AI … Read more

8 Tips on Leveraging AI Tools Without Compromising Security

November 30, 2023 at 10:07AM AI and ML technologies offer substantial productivity gains but carry risks like data misuse and inaccurate results. To use AI securely, companies must examine legal agreements, guard sensitive data, validate vendor security, use local open-source tools, track AI usage, and create tailored AI policies. Meeting Takeaways: 1. **AI/ML Benefits and … Read more