Open Source AI — AI models released with open weights that anyone can download, modify, and deploy. Leaders: Meta (Llama), Mistral, DeepSeek. Benefits: privacy, customization, no vendor lock-in. Run locally with Ollama or LM Studio.
Why It Matters
Understanding Open Source AI is essential for anyone building or evaluating AI systems. As AI tools proliferate, knowing the fundamentals helps you make better decisions about which tools to trust and deploy.
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