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Forrester’s Open-Source AI Model Openness Framework

Assess How Truly Open Are AI Models

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Jul 17, 2025

Summary

Open-source AI models (OS-AIMs) promise flexibility for enterprises, but their openness varies widely. Transparency, usage rights, and community engagement differ across models, affecting trust, deployment, and long-term value. Forrester’s Model Openness Framework (MOF) helps technology leaders evaluate these dimensions to align OS-AIMs with business needs and risk tolerance.

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