AI Law-a-Thon
Overview
AI Plans is hosting a Law-a-Thon, pairing lawyers and people versed in AI Alignment, aiming to give high-quality feedback for an NTIA Request For Comment (RFC).
Join the AI Plans Discord to take part in the event:
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Link to the RFC:
https://www.ntia.gov/federal-register-notice/2024/dual-use-foundation-artificial-intelligence-models-widely-available
Schedule (times are in GMT):
Welcome Meeting (4:00pm - 4:20pm)
Split off into teams:
Stage 1. Gather data/evidence (4:20pm - 5:00pm)
Gather any potentially relevant information
Stage 2. Discussion (5:00 - 6:00)
Prioritize which parts of the question to answer
Determine what information should be provided
Discuss the validity and priority of the gathered evidence
Determine what nuance should be added
Stage 3. Final write-up (6:00 - 6:30pm)
Write up in a Google Doc and submit in the #📄⏐share-your-work channel
Presentation meeting (6:30pm - 7:00)
RFC Questions:
How should NTIA define “open” or “widely available” when thinking about foundation models and model weights?
How do the risks associated with making model weights widely available compare to the risks associated with non-public model weights?
What are the benefits of foundation models with model weights that are widely available as compared to fully closed models?
Are there other relevant components of open foundation models that, if simultaneously widely available, would change the risks or benefits presented by widely available model weights? If so, please list them and explain their impact.
What are the safety-related or broader technical issues involved in managing risks and amplifying benefits of dual-use foundation models with widely available model weights?
What are the legal or business issues or effects related to open foundation models?
What are current or potential voluntary, domestic regulatory, and international mechanisms to manage the risks and maximize the benefits of foundation models with widely available weights? What kind of entities should take a leadership role across which features of governance?
In the face of continually changing technology, and given unforeseen risks and benefits, how can governments, companies, and individuals make decisions or plans today about open foundation models that will be useful in the future?
What other issues, topics, or adjacent technological advancements should we consider when analyzing risks and benefits of dual-use foundation models with widely available model weights?