Amanda Brock
CEO of OpenUK and an expert in open technology policy and law, with a background in open source legal frameworks and industry advocacy focused on software, hardware, data, standards, and AI.
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Apr 7, 2026 • 40min
How DeepSeek leveraged Qwen and Llama to build its model in $5M
Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK and open technology law expert, discusses true openness in AI and the rise of openwashing. She covers how DeepSeek built a frontier model for $5M using Qwen and Llama. She compares Western and Chinese open-source approaches and explains how to verify model openness and why national strategies and community-building matter.
Sep 8, 2025 • 37min
AI for All: Making the case for AI that is Open
Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, brings 30 years of legal expertise to the table, advocating for open AI ecosystems. She discusses the pressing issue of AI sovereignty and the need for diverse representation in policy-making, especially from the Global South. The conversation delves into the challenges of centralized AI control and underscores the importance of open-source communities in promoting innovation. Brock highlights India's journey toward indigenous AI models, balancing digital sovereignty and collaboration against major tech firms.
Aug 18, 2023 • 35min
Open Source AI and The Llama 2 Kerfuffle
Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, discusses the challenges of labeling AI as open source amid legal ambiguities. The podcast explores the evolution of open source licensing and the complications of applying it to AI. The discussion includes the contentious 'Llama 2' example and the need for a new definition of open source for AI. The podcast also covers the transition to Server Side Public License and the role of regulators in Open Source AI.
