Llama is more accurately described as open-weight than open source under the strict Open Source Definition.

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"Llama is more accurately described as open-weight than open source under the strict Open Source Definition."

The Open Source Initiative concludes that the Llama 3.x community license fails multiple requirements of the Open Source Definition, supporting the distinction between downloadable weights and strict open source.

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Source title Meta’s LLaMa license is still not Open Source

Source authors Jordan Maris

Source year 2025

Confidence high

Importance high