Comment by Meta

Open source AI has the potential to unlock unprecedented technological progress. It levels the playing field, giving people access to powerful and often expensive technology for free, which enables competition and innovation that produce tools that benefit individuals, society and the economy. Open sourcing AI is not optional; it is essential for cementing America’s position as a leader in technological innovation, economic growth and national security. Our Frontier AI Framework focuses on the most critical risks in the areas of cybersecurity threats and risks from chemical and biological weapons. By prioritizing these areas, we can work to protect national security while promoting innovation. Our framework outlines a number of processes we follow to anticipate and mitigate risk when developing frontier AI systems, for example: