A Multi-Tiered AI Accessibility Model (MAIAM): Proportionate Access and Capability Limits for Comprehensive Frontier AI Safety

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Researchers are proposing a new regulatory framework called MAIAM that replaces the binary open-vs-closed model release debate. The system suggests three tiers of access based on the user's purpose and identity, ranging from restricted public versions to strictly monitored frontier access. This signals a shift toward 'Identity-Based Access' where your legal standing determines the weights you can download.