[HPsquared]

This is the right terminology. Model weights are literally compiled binary data; they are the output of an algorithm run on a bunch of source data. That training dataset is the "source" of the model. Training data (or the scripts used to generate it) is human-readable and modifiable, like source code. Binary weights are not.

[carom]

Just to note though, source copyright extends to its compiled form. There is probably an analogue there for model weights.

[jeremyjh]

Tell me about the companies that own the copyrights to their training data.

[phkahler]

Binary weights can still be "edited" with additional training.

[HPsquared]

Binary executables can also be edited after compilation.

[ekianjo]

Binary images can also be edited after they are created.