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Does the 'Spirit' of Open Source Mean Much More Than a License?
"Open source can be something of an illusion," writes TechCrunch. "A lack of real independence can mean a lack of agency for those who would like to properly get involved in a project." Their article makes the case that the "spirit" of open source means more than a license... "Android, in a licens...
He noted that in most cases, issues arise when a single-vendor project decides to make changes based on its own business needs among other pressures. The article adds that in 2025, "These debates won't be going anywhere anytime soon, as open source has emerged as a major focal point in the AI realm." "There are plenty of actors right now who, because of the brand equity [of open source] and the regulatory implications, want to change the definition, and that's terrible," Villa said.
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