Cutting through open washing
To what extent should open source AI systems be exempt from regulation?
Research Question
How can legislation promote the development of AI that is truly "open," without inadvertently creating backdoors for large technology companies to escape emerging risk-focused legislation?
Why is this important to answer?
Open source AI has the potential to make the digital economy less concentrated, safer and more transparent compared to its proprietary alternatives. Nevertheless, regulators have not yet found the right balance between unlocking its full potential and mitigating the societal risks related to its development and use.