?? The Road to the AI Action Summit: The Future of Open AI
The conversation around AI openness is shifting at a global scale. At the State of Open Conference 2025, Amanda Brock , CEO of OpenUK , shared key insights on the journey leading to the AI Action Summit—a crucial moment for the intersection of AI, open-source collaboration, and global governance.
Why AI Openness Matters More Than Ever
Open-source software has always been about freedom, collaboration, and transparency. But as AI takes center stage, we’re now seeing the term “open” being redefined and, in some cases, misused.
?? The Elastic Case & Open Washing: Some companies restrict commercialization while calling their software open-source—a practice known as open washing.
?? The Rise of Open AI Innovation: The Llama 2 model launch and DeepSeek’s advancements prove that true AI openness accelerates global innovation.
?? The Regulatory Challenge: With the EU AI Act and shifting US policies, we need to ensure that open AI remains protected, not limited by bureaucracy.
Where Do We Go From Here?
1?? Defining Open AI: Without a clear definition, businesses and regulators risk making decisions that hurt innovation instead of supporting it. 2?? Global Leadership in AI Openness: France has now surpassed the UK in open AI contributions, driven by government policy and strategic investment. 3?? Corporate AI vs. Open AI: As @sama recently stated, “We are on the wrong side of history.” The conversation is shifting—now is the time to act.
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