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AI model weights and image editors now considered 'software'

The definition of "software" is expanding to encompass a wide range of digital tools and assets. This includes not only traditional applications but also the hosting of model weights for AI systems like Stable Diffusion and Flux. The broader interpretation also extends to image editing software such as Photoshop, which can be used to create non-consensual explicit imagery. AI

IMPACT The evolving definition of 'software' may impact how AI models and related assets are regulated and categorized.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a broad interpretation of the term 'software' in the context of AI and digital tools, rather than a specific event.

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AI model weights and image editors now considered 'software'

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    I knew without even looking that this was going to be the case. "Software" will eventually be used to mean anything, like hosting the model weights of Stable Di

    I knew without even looking that this was going to be the case. "Software" will eventually be used to mean anything, like hosting the model weights of Stable Diffusion or Flux for download, or maybe just Photoshop since that can remove clothes from an image too. It was already il…