Open-Source AI Sparks Debate Over Global Standards and Regulations
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There is a debate brewing between open-source and proprietary AI models, with China releasing several powerful open-source models that are rivaling or exceeding proprietary ones from US companies.
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Countries are starting to explore regulations around AI based on their local frameworks, but there is no global standard-setting body to align approaches.
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Some want urgent standards to prevent fragmentation, while others want more room for innovation before regulation.
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Absence of standards could cause interoperability issues between models long-term and force rollbacks if regulations conflict.
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Lack of hardware standard for "AI devices" risks confusing consumers amid marketing push around AI.