Posted 2/21/2024, 10:01:28 AM
White House Seeks Public Input on Balancing Openness and Risks in AI Systems
- White House seeking public comment on risks and benefits of open-source vs closed AI systems, part of broader executive order on managing AI tech
- Tech companies divided on openness of AI models - some cite dangers of widely accessible components, others say open science important
- Facebook/Meta and IBM vocal advocates of more open approach
- Biden order said open models have benefits but also "substantial security risks"
- Commerce Dept now opening 30-day comment period to inform report and recommendations to Biden