1What "Open Source" Really Means for an AI ModelAn open AI model is not just a download; it is a set of practical freedoms, evidence, and legal permissions.AI foundations 2Open Weights vs Truly Open: Licenses, Made SimpleA plain-English guide to AI model licenses: what open weights permit, what true openness requires, and which terms change your risk.AI foundations 3Running a Model on Your Own ComputerLocal models can protect data and cut latency, but they move capacity, security, and operations questions onto your machine.AI foundations 4Picking an Open Model for the JobChoose an open model by matching the task, constraints, rights, and operating cost, not by chasing the largest benchmark score.AI foundations 5Open or Hosted: Choosing Without RegretThe right model path is the one whose duties, costs, and escape routes match your product, team, and risk.AI foundations