A new license drafted by @lf_matt_white from the Linux Foundation has been announced: the OpenMDW License.
This license was specifically crafted for machine‑learning models and their related artifacts. It grants unrestricted, royalty‑free permission to “deal in the Model Materials without restriction, including under all copyright, patent, database, and trade secret rights included or embodied therein.”
This is intended to include activities such as:
- Use (run or test) the Model Materials
- Copy and modify them
- Distribute originals or modifications
The license imposes no field‑of‑use, royalty or geographic restrictions, encouraging broad adoption and innovation.
Have a look and let us know your thoughts!