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Open-Source and Science in the Era of Foundation Models

Explore the critical role of open-source models in AI development, focusing on API access, open weights, and community-driven innovation for advancing foundation model research.
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Overview

Explore the critical role of open-source models in AI development, focusing on API access, open weights, and community-driven innovation for advancing foundation model research.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Foundation Models
  • Definition and Characteristics
    Historical Development and Milestones
  • Role of Open-Source in AI Development
  • Advantages of Open-Source AI Models
    Notable Open-Source AI Projects
  • Open Weights and API Access
  • Understanding Open Weights
    Significance of Open APIs
    Case Studies: Successful Implementations
  • Community-Driven Innovation
  • The Power of Collaborative Development
    Platforms for Collaboration and Sharing
    Success Stories: Community Contributions Impacting Research
  • Ethical and Legal Considerations
  • Intellectual Property and Licensing in Open-Source AI
    Balancing Transparency with Security
  • Tools and Platforms for Open-Source AI
  • Popular Frameworks and Libraries
    Tools for Model Training and Deployment
  • Advancing Foundation Model Research
  • Current Trends and Future Directions
    Open Challenges and Opportunities in Research
  • Practical Workshop
  • Hands-On Session with Popular Open-Source Models
    Building and Evaluating a Simple Foundation Model
  • Final Project
  • Designing an Open-Source AI Solution
    Presentation and Peer Review
  • Conclusion
  • Recap of Key Concepts
    Future Implications for AI and Society

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Data Science