Open source
Software whose code anyone can read, use and change.
Open source lets people check and improve the code. Some AI models are released this way, others are kept closed.
Stories using this word
Engineering student builds a working 3D printer out of 92 percent LEGO for $173
A mechatronics student designed a low-cost, open-source 3D printer made almost entirely of standard LEGO bricks, including its lead screws and build plate.
A 20-Year-Old AMD Graphics Bug Finally Fixed on Linux With AI Help
Nearly two decades after their release, ancient AMD Radeon graphics cards are getting a bug fix for video playback on Linux, thanks to a first-time contributor using AI.
Experts tell UK Parliament that Big Tech does bare minimum under Online Safety Act
Online safety specialists told UK lawmakers that tech firms fail to consistently block illegal material and are ignoring takedown requests from victim support groups.