Farewell Ai2
Nathan Lambert is departing the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) after a two-year tenure where he contributed to projects like the Olmo models. He reflects on Ai2's influential role in the AI research community, balancing academic rigor with industry impact and emphasizing the importance of open-source development for safe and widespread AI diffusion. Lambert plans to continue contributing to the open AI ecosystem. AI
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