The tech industry can't agree on what open-source AI means. That's a problem.

But there's a fundamental problem--no one can agree on what "open-source AI" means. On the face of it, open-source AI promises a future where anyone can take part in the technology's development. That could accelerate innovation, boost transparency, and give users greater control over systems that could soon reshape many aspects of our lives. But what even is it? What makes an AI model open source, and what disqualifies it?