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Hugging Face submits open-source blueprint, challenging Big Tech in White House AI policy fight
- Hugging Face is advocating for open-source and collaborative AI development as America's competitive advantage in the White House AI policy landscape.
- The company's submission to the White House AI Action Plan highlights the success of open-source models such as OlympicCoder and AI2's OLMo 2 in matching or even surpassing closed commercial systems at lower costs.
- This submission contrasts with the stances of commercial AI leaders like OpenAI, which stress light-touch regulation and private-public partnerships over state laws.
- Hugging Face's recommendations focus on democratizing AI technology through open research, open-source software, and investments in research infrastructure.
- The company argues that open approaches not only support innovation but also contribute to economic growth by allowing reuse and adaptation of AI systems.
- Hugging Face suggests addressing resource constraints for AI adopters by supporting smaller, more efficient models that can run on limited resources.
- On the security front, Hugging Face proposes that open and transparent AI systems could offer enhanced safety certifications and manage information risks effectively.
- The AI industry's policy divisions are exemplified by differing approaches from players like OpenAI, Google, and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).
- While OpenAI prioritizes speed and competitive advantage, Hugging Face argues for the effectiveness of distributed, open development to achieve comparable results.
- The outcomes of the AI Action Plan discussions will shape America's technological development, with the ultimate question being how to balance commercial advancement with broader access and innovation.
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