IBM has released Granite 3.0, its latest family of open-source AI models designed to meet the growing enterprise demand for AI transparency, safety, and performance. The models, available under the Apache 2.0 license, support over 12 natural and 116 programming languages and are designed for a variety of business tasks. This release comes amidst debate about the true meaning of open-source AI, with IBM emphasizing responsible AI development and contrasting its approach with the practices of other tech giants.