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The incident has reignited calls for more transparency and openness in AI development. Mozilla’s recent joint statement sharply criticizes closed-source models, asserting that transparency and public scrutiny are crucial for safety. They argue that limiting access to foundational models increases risks, whereas openness facilitates collective safety.
This perspective contrasts sharply with proprietary approaches championed by corporations like OpenAI and Meta. The debate touches on fundamental questions: Should AI be controlled by a few powerful organizations? Or should it be a collaborative, open effort to safeguard society?