Open Source NE Open Weights

STABILITY ENGINEERING – Volume 9 www.manhattanproject20.com 1 117-24-D Open Weights Is Not Equal to Open Source Software Why the AI Industry Must Not Confuse Two Very Different Forms of Openness One of the most important distinctions emerging in the AI industry is also one of the most misunderstood. The terms Open Weights and Open Source are often used interchangeably in public discussion. They sound similar. Both emphasize openness. Both enable wider participation than proprietary systems.