Open source AI models are gaining a foothold. They are a threat to the proprietary models. OpenAI too thinks about releasing an open source model. There is pressure to do so by competitive moves from organisations such as Meta which has released its open source model LLaMa.

OpenAI’s open source model may not have the finesse of its proprietary models. Still it is an important move.

Stability AI has thrown open its LLMs. Databricks Dolly 2.0 AI model is now open source. Together, an AI firm, is developing open source AI models. Big Techs such as Google are concerned about such open source models which are a threat to its own models.

Open source models can be modified and improved upon by anyone. Contributors who come forward to do so are far more than those who work in the organisations. Open source models can be customized. AI is becoming an accessible, inclusive and innovative field.