Open Weights ≠ Open Source: A Guide to True AI Freedom

As Generative AI revolutionizes technology, organizations face critical decisions about AI model adoption that go far beyond technical capabilities. This talk demystifies the crucial distinction between 'open weights' and genuinely open-source AI models, a difference that could significantly impact your project's future.

We'll explore:

The emerging landscape of AI model licensing and why "open weights" doesn't always mean "open source"

Critical factors in model selection, including new specialized licenses and their implications

Regulatory compliance challenges across different jurisdictions and how model choice affects global deployment

The often-overlooked importance of training data licenses and their downstream effects

A practical framework for evaluating AI models based on compliance, sustainability, and performance