What Does 'Open Source' Actually Mean, And How Did It Start?

There is no shortage of available open source software out there. Some well-known examples are Mozilla Firefox and the Linux ...

Open-source AI is ‘China’s game right now’—and that’s a problem for the U.S. and its allies, Andreessen Horowitz partner says

Andreessen Horowitz partner Anjney Midha says China is leading in open-source AI, driven by startups like DeepSeek, while the ...
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What is Elon Musk’s new vision for humanity’s knowledge after launching Grokipedia? The billionaire proposes a cosmic preservation plan

On October 27, Elon Musk unveiled the first version of Grokipedia, an open-source encyclopedia that he pushed as an ...

Europe's plan to ditch US tech giants is built on open source - and it's gaining steam

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. This is due to a loss of trust in American tech companies and the government.
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Vibe Coding Is the New Open Source—in the Worst Way Possible

Just like you probably don't grow and grind wheat to make flour for your bread, most software developers don't write every line of code in a new project from scratch. Doing so would be extremely slow ...

Why Meta Platforms' Open-Source AI Strategy Might Win the Long Game

Meta Platforms' open-source approach might look risky in the short term, but it could prove brilliant in the long run.