Key Insights from the GOSIM Open Source AI Strategy Forum

This report serves as a technical report summarizing the discussions and recommendations from the 2025 GOSIM Open Source AI Strategy Forum. The forum convened global experts in Paris to address the critical challenges facing the open source AI ecosystem and explore pathways for future collaboration. The discussions revealed a lack of consensus on the definition of 'open source AI' and the importance of adhering to the four freedoms in AI model releases. Furthermore, attendees voiced concerns about geopolitical risks and regulatory barriers that could hinder global collaboration. The report emphasizes the need for sustainable economic models to support open source AI development and highlights trust and reliability issues that impede enterprise adoption of open models. The need for responsible practices in AI development was underscored, alongside the advantages of small models that offer customization and privacy benefits. Recommendations for fostering collaboration, creating open datasets, and supporting innovative funding mechanisms are detailed throughout the report.