Frontier Model Forum FAQs

Question 1

What is the Frontier Model Forum?

Accepted Answer

The Frontier Model Forum is an industry non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the safe development and deployment of frontier AI systems. It was founded in 2023 by Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI, with Amazon and Meta joining later.

Question 2

What are the main objectives of the Frontier Model Forum?

Accepted Answer

The main objectives are: 1) Advancing AI safety research, 2) Identifying best practices for responsible AI development, 3) Collaborating across sectors to share knowledge about trust and safety risks, and 4) Supporting efforts to develop AI applications to address societal challenges.

Question 3

Who can join the Frontier Model Forum?

Accepted Answer

The Forum is open to organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to frontier model safety, are willing to contribute to advancing the Forum's efforts, and are involved in developing frontier AI models. Interested organizations must meet certain criteria to join.

Question 4

How does the Frontier Model Forum define a 'frontier AI model'?

Accepted Answer

The FMF defines a 'frontier AI model' as a general-purpose model that outperforms all other models widely deployed for at least 12 months, based on conventional performance benchmarks or high-risk capability assessments.

Question 5

Who leads the Frontier Model Forum?

Accepted Answer

The Forum is led by its Executive Director, Chris Meserole, and overseen by an operating board made up of representatives from its member organizations. It also plans to establish an Advisory Board to help guide its strategy and priorities.

Question 6

Does the Frontier Model Forum engage in lobbying?

Accepted Answer

No, the Forum does not engage in lobbying. It is an industry-supported non-profit 501(c)(6) that provides public benefits related to AI safety.

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