The rise of open source AI models in 2024 is unstoppable and may become a milestone year for open source. This is not only reflected in the open source local model gradually surpassing the closed source cloud model, but also in the active participation of the AI community and the support of the government. Technology giants such as Meta and IBM have taken the lead in establishing the AI Alliance to promote open innovation. The EU Artificial Intelligence Act also has a tolerant attitude towards open source models, which provides a good environment for the vigorous development of open source AI. This article will analyze the reasons and impacts behind the rise of open source AI models.
With the rise of open source AI models, 2024 may become the year of open source. Xinzhiyuan reported that open source local models are gradually surpassing large-scale and expensive cloud-based closed models, attracting the attention of experts such as LeCun. During the AI community discussion, the open source community challenged the traditional AI development model. Meta and IBM took the lead in establishing the AI Alliance, and more than 50 institutions jointly supported open innovation. The European Union passed the Artificial Intelligence Act and is tolerant of open source models. LeCun especially thanked the governments of France, Germany, and Italy for not giving up on open source.The rise of open source AI models is not only a technological breakthrough, but also represents a change in the AI development model, indicating that AI will be more democratic and open in the future. This will accelerate the innovation and application of AI technology, while also bringing more challenges and opportunities, which deserves continued attention.