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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 (proprietary) AI is one of the most consequential controversies in modern technology and policy.
There is no simple consensus. Instead, the safety profile of each model depends entirely on which type of risk is being prioritized.
To understand the debate, it is helpful to first note the terminology. "Closed AI" (such as Ope