Posts by jmaris@eupolicy.social
(DIR) Post #B6ttbr8J7xwdFGRtL6 by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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I'll get on to the outcome in a second, but there is one more nice surprise to get into: as we got towards the end of the process, the French Presidency asked me if the OSI's Executive Director would be willing to address the #G7 Ministers, outlining the work we've been doing and the benefits of Openness.We naturally accepted, and #OSI's new #ED found himself giving a speech in a suit around the table with Government Ministers of G7 Members!
(DIR) Post #B6ttbrOGAehm2judCi by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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Negotiations wrapped up with a lovely dinner organised by the French Presidency in the Garden of the Musée Rodin, which is a real treat for anyone who loves sculptures (or Champagne!)
(DIR) Post #B6ttbraJRqLWe7YFzU by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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So what's the result? Let's break it down starting with principles:🫂 AI Openness is Community Driven: Governments can't make decisions about Openness alone, it's built by Community Concensus over time. It may still evolve yet.🌈 AI Openness is a Spectrum. OSI doesn't usually like to talk about a "Spectrum of Openness" (it's more a spectrum of closedness) but we picked our fights here. Openness can be a spectrum as long as Open Source begins at a fixed point on that Spectrum!⬇️
(DIR) Post #B6ttbrpCYUFvOIW9CK by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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🧱 AI Openness is determined by multiple elements: it's not just the model itself, it's training code and data too!🏷️ AI Openness should be described with proper labels: words like "Open Weights AI" and "Open Source AI" mean something and come with requirements!⬇️
(DIR) Post #B6ttbs7HTGiYIMyaNU by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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Then we get to the "Common language": the terms that are defined by the text.OSI provided an initial recommendation on all this common language, which the French Presidency used to build the first draft. We worked with them closely to refine it over the course of the negotiations.It creates four categories: "Weights Available", "Open Weights", "Open Source" and "Open Source and Open Data".⬇️
(DIR) Post #B6ttbsLobELN1RmC24 by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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We've noted a significant part of Open Washing in the AI space is models with proprietary licences claiming they are Open Weights.This undermines the term "Open Weights" so our first step was to propose a category below that, and require that Open Weights AI be published under an Open Source Licence.While Open Weights Models aren't Open Source, we believe clarity on terms is still important, and when models are distributed under Open Source licences, they still give the user more freedom.⬇️
(DIR) Post #B6ttbsYvoSprg7ufTc by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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When it came to Open Source AI, the #OSI's #OSAID was the inspiration for the work. That means models’ weights,deployment code, training code, and at least data information (but preferably training data).I defended the #OSI view that Data Information is a necessary compromise for cases where data sharing is impossible for technical or legal reasons (copyright, data protection etc..), to ensure legal certainty.But also shared that a part of the community has reservations about the approach⬇️
(DIR) Post #B6ttbslh312mJhsrMu by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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A single delegation found the OSAID too weak, while others thought it was too strong, and opposed requiring data information even when Training Data is provided.We compromised:Data information was made mandatory only where Training data is not available.Providing training data was made mandatory except where legally or technically impossible.A "Open Source and Open Data" label was created for models where all data can be published by the model developer.⬇️
(DIR) Post #B6ttbswgO9pmrn1dUu by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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Some might ask why we are accepting something that deviates from the #OSAID.We are doing so for the same reason we made the #OSAID, despite knowing the first draft would likely not be perfect: because something is needed now, and this is much better than the status quo (nothing).Even if this definition, (or even the OSAID) aren't perfect, they fundamentally strengthen protection against Open Washing, and enhance the four freedoms. And that is our mission 🫡.
(DIR) Post #B6ttbtArXRB1ZlexbE by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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In these negotiations, I think we really managed to punch above our weight and get a result that is great for Open Source Communities.I'm also massively grateful to the French Presidency of the G7 for the support and backing they provided us.At a time when a lot of people are understandably cynical and despondent about politics, I think it is important to remember there are some amazing people doing good work right now. Working alongside them on this was quite the adventure! 💫
(DIR) Post #B6ttbtP2giWGHkIHhY by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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Finally, I'm looking forward to getting back to sleeping a reasonable number of hours, and not having intense negotiations in Paris every month.But the truth is the next thing is likely just around the corner: Open Source is under the geopolitical spotlight right now, and it needs defending more than ever.If you want to support my work in doing that, consider joining, donating to or sponsoring the OSI so we can keep doing what we do :)Jordan Out🫡 https://opensource.org/get-involved
(DIR) Post #B6tv2Zp1hI7TKSjfW4 by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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@wolf480pl @wolf480pl This is a great question, and something i'm pretty worried about. Although in recent weeks, some of my concerns have dissipated. What i have noticed is that licence laundering isn't effective because the benefit of using Open Source in the first place is the community, support and updates.AI laundered code doesn't get that.Not to mention, vibe coding doesn't build viable apps.
(DIR) Post #B7LpVDA8tfMMNOZCFc by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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I thought the second-hand embarrassment of other British tourists abroad was bad, then I became French and learned French, and honestly, hearing the entitlement and arrogance of some of my compatriots I'm not sure if it isn't worse.It's a good thing not all Europeans speak French.#UK #France #British
(DIR) Post #B7Sw7IvJPGzv1nLLNI by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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@wolf480pl I just recently posted a video explaining the problem with GDP PPP per capita.I'd also highlight that some things might not be included in GDP PPP.Take a medical procedure. In the US it costs $30k, and adds 30k to GDP.In Europe it costs $2.5k.Should we be counting this ?
(DIR) Post #B8G383o9P4W0rPxZQG by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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@wolf480pl @mindaugas @bartgroothuis @HowTheyVoteEU @protonprivacy the parliament can reject at first reading. But for the rest, that is correct.It's also worth noting that the timing can vary enormously: sometimes parliament can have a position months before the council does, sometimes it's the opposite
(DIR) Post #B8G3ix7NEtmspJXiOu by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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@wolf480pl @mindaugas @bartgroothuis @HowTheyVoteEU @protonprivacy usually either the commission withdraws the proposal or amends it. Theoretically they can maintain the same text but if the parliament chooses to outright reject the proposal rather than amending it then that suggests it will fail to win support of parliament.
(DIR) Post #B8G44Coq3g5rbV0WUi by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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@wolf480pl @mindaugas it does prevent it as far as I know, because having a second reading relies on parliament having a position. however rejections are extremely rare so I'm not 100% sure.
(DIR) Post #B8G4TD2EONmzVtC6Yy by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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@wolf480pl @mindaugas if I have understood correctly the parliament didn't reject the bill at first reading. They amended it. EDIT: I was wrong, it was indeed rejected.
(DIR) Post #B8G5Wy8Zp6LaQCWEz2 by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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@wolf480pl @mindaugas oops
(DIR) Post #B8G7mKVh7iZm3tmhY8 by jmaris@eupolicy.social
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@wolf480pl @mindaugas I think there is something with the urgent procedure. I'll have to do some research