Why is Llama 2 Open Source? What is Meta up to? - podcast episode cover

Why is Llama 2 Open Source? What is Meta up to?

Sep 22, 202328 min
--:--
--:--
Download Metacast podcast app
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episode description

This episode delves into the ongoing debate of the competitiveness between open-source and closed-source models and the reasons behind Meta's decision to publish Llama2 with a permissive open-source license

We cover:

  • How much bigger can closed-sourced models be, compared to open-source?
  • Are new competitor foundation models doomed, if Meta enters the game?
  • What does “second place” look like, in open source?
  • Can open-source datasets compete?
  • Will very large open-source models soon become illegal?
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android
Open in Metacast
Why is Llama 2 Open Source? What is Meta up to? | Thinking Machines: AI & Philosophy podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast