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Reddit users propose '[no weights]' tag for open AI models

A suggestion has been made on the r/LocalLLaMA subreddit to require posts about "open" AI models to clearly indicate if their weights are not yet released. The user argues that many models are announced with promised open weights that are either delayed or never materialize, which is misleading for a community focused on locally runnable models. The proposed solution is to add a tag like "[no weights]" to the post title for better visibility. AI

IMPACT This discussion highlights user frustration with the ambiguity surrounding 'open' AI model releases, potentially influencing how communities and platforms handle future model announcements.

RANK_REASON User suggestion on a subreddit about AI model release practices.

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Reddit users propose '[no weights]' tag for open AI models

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/SexyAlienHotTubWater ·

    Rule Suggestion: "Open" models without weight releases should be tagged [no weights]

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>A lot of recent models are being announced with promised open weights, but the weights are either weeks away, or in some cases (looking at you Meta) not being released at all.</p> <p>This sub is about local LLMs - not &quot;maybe local in the fut…