LAUNCH PARTY · SAN FRANCISCO
Open Source AI + Policy Happy Hour
Open Source + AI Policy Happy Hour Open source AI is in the spotlight, drawing growing attention from policymakers, researchers, industry, and civil society.
- When
- Wed, Oct 21
5:30 PM to 9:00 PM PT - Where
- South Beach, San Francisco, CA
- Host
- Open Source AI Week
- Entry
- Free to attend
About this event
Open Source + AI Policy Happy Hour
Open source AI is in the spotlight, drawing growing attention from policymakers, researchers, industry, and civil society. Building on the momentum of Open Source AI Week, this event will bring together perspectives from across the community to think big picture about how we can advance an AI ecosystem that is open, secure, competitive, and innovative.
Through two conversations, we’ll explore the policies and shared foundations shaping the future of open source AI, and where cross-sector collaboration can help move the ecosystem forward.
The Global Policy Landscape for Open Source AI
How can policymakers address emerging risks while preserving the ability to develop, release, study, and build on open AI systems?
Featuring policy, research, open source, and industry perspectives from experts on the U.S., Europe, and China, this conversation will explore how governments are approaching open models and open weights, where approaches are converging or diverging, and what those choices mean for security, competition, innovation, and open development.
The Open Foundations of AI: Research, Access, and Collective Action
What policies, resources, and partnerships are needed to broaden participation in AI research and innovation?
Featuring leaders across research, open science, industry, and public-interest organizations, this conversation will...
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