THE OPEN SOURCE
AI DEFINITION 1.0

"LLM360 finds that OSI’s Open Source AI definition is a meaningful, reasonable, and holistic standard which will have positive reverberations throughout the community. The definition clarifies the unique challenges surrounding open source AI including the expectations for disseminating code, data, and accessibility requirements. This definition propels the open source ecosystem and aligns with LLM360’s mission for community owned AI. Our team is thrilled and excited to fully support OSI’s efforts on advancing the Open Source AI definition."

"Coming up with the proper open-source definition is challenging given restrictions on data, but I'm glad to see that the OSI v1.0 definition requires at least that the complete code for data processing (the primary driver of model quality) be open-source. The devil is in the details, so I'm sure we'll have more to say once we have concrete examples of people trying to apply this Definition to their models."

“Facilitating an Open ecosystem is an important part of our approach at Intel. An open approach to AI can foster greater collaboration across the community, drive innovation and enhance transparency. We applaud OSI’s efforts to expand their definition to include AI models and datasets. OSI’s creation of a first revision of the definition, can help industry continue to evolve and iterate.”

"We welcome OSI's stewardship of the complex process of defining open source AI. The Digital Public Goods Alliance secretariat will build on this foundational work as we update the DPG Standard as it relates to AI as a category of DPGs"

"Transparency is at the core of EleutherAI’s non-profit mission. The Open Source AI Definition is a necessary step towards promoting the benefits of open source principles in the field of AI. We believe that this definition supports the needs of independent machine learning researchers and promotes greater transparency among the largest AI developers."

"The Common Crawl Foundation fully supports the Open Source AI Definition as a crucial step in setting clear standards for open and transparent AI development.  This definition will help ensure AI develops responsibly, staying open and accessible to everyone."

"Transparency is at the core of EleutherAI’s non-profit mission. The Open Source AI Definition is a necessary step towards promoting the benefits of open source principles in the field of AI. We believe that this definition supports the needs of independent machine learning researchers and promotes greater transparency among the largest AI developers."

"SUSE applauds the progress made by the Open Source Initiative and its Open Source AI Definition. The efforts are culminating in a very thorough definition, which is important for the quickly evolving AI landscape and the role of open source within it. We commend the process OSI is utilizing to arrive at the definition and the adherence to the open source methodologies. Clarity and consensus drive collaboration, and we believe this definition will drive open source AI forward."

"I endorse! We need common vocabulary to define what is open is what isn't. This is a solid framework that doesn't give a blank check to those who are lightly claiming to be providing open source AI (even if they desperately wish to be qualified as such), and reversely, the framework is open to initiatives that introduce gradients of open source on the various components that make an AI system, and recognizes efforts in opening-up all or some of the components. After all, "AI" is a derivative of software, complete with data, code and artefacts. There is no reason a derivative system should be classified under the foundational definition of "open source" and at the same time, AI systems are becoming so powerful at capturing intelligence away from humans that we need to qualify their degree of openness. Hats off to all involved for producing such an important piece of work."

"This effort you and OSI team have been driving is really important and I’m a believer that time is becoming of the essence. Inevitably it will need to evolve but putting a stamp on it soon is important. We have to define what open source means in the context of AI models in order to preserve the permissionless innovation aspect that created so much value with open source software licenses. The definition is both pragmatic and challenging, and is an excellent first step in a fast-moving area."

"The codesign process allowed me to see first hand the thought process of people all over the world about what is open source AI. It may never be possible for all the people to agree on the definition. But It is a wonderful start and I think everyone will agree that the open discussions, seminars, townhall meetings, follow up surveys, emails are all very effective and "democratic" :-)"

"Open Source Group Japan commends OSI for its leadership in navigating the complex process of defining Open Source AI, and we fully support the Open Source AI Definition (OSAID) as a key standard for open and transparent AI systems. The field of AI is evolving rapidly, and the need for a clear and consistent definition of Open Source AI has never been more critical. OSI's OSAID marks a crucial milestone toward a future where collaboration and openness are the norms in AI development. We anticipate that this will drive innovation, transparency, and the ethical development of AI systems."

"Open Source generative AI models are one of the keys to the advancement of the field. By enabling a community of developers and researchers to collaborate and evolve these models in a responsible way, we can greatly benefit a wide range of applications."