The rapid growth of AI development, coupled with concerns about its safety and a lack of substantial regulations, has prompted industry players such as IBM and Meta to introduce a collaborative solution known as the AI Alliance. This initiative is dedicated to fostering an open community that empowers developers and researchers to expedite responsible innovation in AI. The mission emphasizes key principles such as scientific rigor, trust, safety, security, diversity, and economic competitiveness.
A significant aspect of the AI Alliance’s agenda involves the expansion of open-source AI models—those with publicly accessible source code. This approach stands in contrast to the proprietary models maintained by companies like OpenAI and Google. Open-sourcing is a fundamental pillar of the AI Alliance, with Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta, asserting that developing AI openly allows more widespread access to its benefits, facilitates the creation of innovative products, and supports safety efforts.
Clegg further noted, “The AI Alliance brings together researchers, developers, and companies to share tools and knowledge that can help us all make progress, whether models are shared openly or not. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with partners to advance the state-of-the-art in AI and promote responsible development for everyone.”
The AI Alliance, in its declaration, articulated its commitment to “initiate or enhance” projects with specific objectives, such as establishing benchmarks to ensure the responsible development of AI systems. This involves the creation of a curated catalog of validated tools, along with an advocacy for developers to incorporate them into their work.
In addition to these efforts, the AI Alliance outlined plans to concentrate on safety and transparency. This includes the development of educational resources aimed at informing the public and policymakers about the diverse aspects of AI. Furthermore, the alliance intends to launch initiatives and events that shed light on methods for the secure advancement of AI.
With the participation of over 50 organizations and educational institutions worldwide, including Intel, NASA, Cleveland Clinic, and Yale University, IBM and Meta lead the initiative. It is noteworthy that OpenAI, the entity behind ChatGPT, is not among the founding members.
