# Why we need open-source AI

- Institution: TED
- Department: TEDAI 2023
- Speaker: Heather Meeker
- Year: 2023
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Computer science
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/heather_meeker_why_we_need_open_source_ai)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

Open-source software is the darling of the tech world, but the open-source branding used by today's AI companies is inconsistent and confusing. Delving into the complexities of differentiating AI from conventional software, open-source expert Heather Meeker explains the importance of a collaborative approach to AI development, emphasizing its potential to address global challenges — as long as it's grounded in transparency and public trust.

## Lectures

1. [Why we need open-source AI](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/heather_meeker_why_we_need_open_source_ai/4dce3a2e50e5), 9 min (TED's player)