The Open-Source AI Foundation (O-SAIF) champions policies that ensure AI systems used by civilian government agencies are publicly auditable, promoting innovation while safeguarding constitutional rights.
TRUST BUT VERIFY
Objectives
- Mandate open-source requirements for civilian government AI procurement
- Establish transparency standards for AI systems used in public services
- Create accountability frameworks for algorithmic decision-making
- Promote public awareness about the importance of AI oversight
- Develop policy recommendations for ethical AI deployment
Partners
Closed-Source Systems
LACK OF AUDITABILITY
- Government oversight bodies cannot fully inspect AI decision-making processes
- Limited ability to identify and correct biases in algorithms
- Difficult to ensure compliance with civil rights and privacy regulations
SECURITY VULNERABILITIES
- Hidden security flaws may go undetected
- Dependency on private companies for critical security updates
- Limited ability to perform independent security audits
COST & VENDOR LOCK-IN
- Ongoing licensing fees for proprietary software
- Difficulty switching vendors due to proprietary formats
- Limited competition in government procurement