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Open weights

Plain-language meaning

A description commonly used when a model’s learned parameters are made available for download under specified terms.

Why it matters

Available weights can support local execution, but licences, hardware needs and safety remain separate questions.

Practical example

An organisation downloads model weights, checks permitted use and tests them on its own hardware.

Common misunderstanding

Equating downloadable weights with fully open-source AI, unrestricted licensing or guaranteed privacy.

Related concepts

Model · Training · Inference

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References

Reviewed 2026-10-02.

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