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Tidelift co-founder Luis Villa to discuss “responsibility in depth” at AI.dev and Cassandra Summit

Written by Caitlin Bixby | December 11, 2023

This Wednesday, December 13 from 11:10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. PST, Tidelift co-founder and General Counsel, Luis Villa will walk attendees through what we’ve learned about the shortcomings of open licensing methods in machine learning (ML) and how we can learn from the “defense in depth” approach used to enhance cybersecurity to inform a multilayered strategy towards a more responsible usage and understanding of ML.

These layers are deeply informed by Luis’s long work in open source communities and policy, and will include:

With this multifaceted approach, we can provide a workable framework of technical innovation, ease of use, and equitable social outcomes. 

The talk, titled “Responsibility in Depth: Layering Licensing, Regulation, and More” is part of a two day open source generative AI and ML summit. Registration can be done for in-person attendance and virtual attendance is registration free. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 13th 11:10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. PST to learn more about the future of open source licensing in the world of AI and ML.