Claude Sonnet 5Oct 1515 citations
Is open-source AI safer or riskier than closed/proprietary AI?
There's no single, settled answer — this is one of the most actively contested questions in AI policy, and the "safer" vs "riskier" verdict depends heavily on what kind of risk you're talking about and who you ask. Here's a breakdown of the strongest arguments on each side, based on current research and debate.
The case that open AI is riskier
1. Safeguards can be stripped off. Closed labs put