TechnologySeptember 3, 2026
modelsopen
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Definition
Artificial intelligence software whose underlying architecture, training data, or weights are publicly accessible, allowing others to inspect, modify, and distribute the technology.
Etymology
The term combines 'open,' from Old English 'open' meaning exposed or accessible, and 'model,' from Latin 'modellus' meaning a measure or standard, reflecting the modern practice of making software designs transparent for collaborative development.
In the news
The article uses 'open models' to explain why Chinese companies face challenges in raising prices, as the transparency of these models makes it difficult to charge premiums for access.
China’s AI price war complicates model monetization — The Japan Times
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