Everyone claims their AI model is “open source,” but what does that actually mean when the weights, training data, and algorithms are hidden behind corporate walls?
A deep dive into the battle over the definition of Open Source AI (referencing the Open Source Initiative’s framework). We will discuss why standardizing this definition is critical to preventing corporate capture of the next generation of technology.
Peter Farkas is a seasoned open source leader with over 15 years of experience building sustainable open source projects and businesses. He currently serves as the CEO of Percona, a global leader in open source database software and services.
Before joining Percona, Peter was the Co-Founder and CEO of FerretDB, the truly open source MongoDB alternative that enables developers to use MongoDB drivers seamlessly with PostgreSQL as the backend.
Peter is a strong advocate for open source solutions, believing that they can drive innovation and sustainable growth on par with-or beyond-proprietary software.
