HuggingFace engineer explains difference between open weights and open source
HarperSCarroll · x · 2026-08-18
HarperSCarroll announced the 'Open Model Series' in collaboration with HuggingFace engineer Merve Noyan. This episode explores the definitions and differences between AI models having 'open weights' versus being 'open source'. The weekly series discusses open-source and open-weight AI principles and how to run them locally. Questions are being solicited from the audience.
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