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Is open-source AI safer or riskier than closed/proprietary AI?
The debate over whether open-source AI is safer or riskier than closed-source (proprietary) AI is one of the most critical and complex policy discussions in the technology sector.
Because "safety" means different things—ranging from preventing malicious use to protecting user privacy, avoiding corporate monopolies, and defending against cyberattacks—there is no simple consensus. Instead, both pa