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The AI Whale Fall and Open Source

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What happened

The AI Whale Fall refers to the phenomenon where large AI models are abandoned or become obsolete, leaving behind a massive amount of code and data that is no longer maintained or updated. This can lead to a loss of knowledge and resources, making it difficult for others to build upon or improve the models. The open-source movement aims to mitigate this issue by making AI code and data more accessible and collaborative.

Why it matters

The AI Whale Fall highlights the need for more sustainable and collaborative AI development practices, and the open-source movement's efforts could lead to more efficient and effective AI innovation in the industry.

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