The distinction is irrelevant for misuse by bad actors, such as terrorist groups. The model weights were on the dark net very quickly after the supposedly controlled release.
Agreed: this kind of psudeo-openness has all of the downsides of releasing a dual-use capability, and we miss so many benefits from commercial use and innovation.
Worth noting about your note:
The distinction is irrelevant for misuse by bad actors, such as terrorist groups. The model weights were on the dark net very quickly after the supposedly controlled release.
Agreed: this kind of psudeo-openness has all of the downsides of releasing a dual-use capability, and we miss so many benefits from commercial use and innovation.