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Some startups are going ‘fair source’ to avoid the pitfalls of open source licensing | TechCrunch
New alternative category to 'closed source' could help companies monetize software in the open -- without going all-in on open source.

Open Source Explained — Open Indie
Musings on the concept of ‘open source’, in the broadest possible definition of the term. Also an invitation to become a participant in ...

Open source is a restaurant
[[Chad Whitacre]] makes a great analogy around when/how software gets paid for, vs food. Open Source is a restaurant. At a restaurant, you eat your meal fir...

Open Source is Broken
The Open Source movement, as championed by the OSI, prizes absolute openness above all other concerns...

Reframing “Open Source AI” with Meredith Whittaker: AI Impact Summit 2026
Open source is the electric vehicle of digital policy
Open source is very popular these days, not least due to the open-source strategy that the European Commission announced last week as part of the tech sovereignty package. While there is a lot to criticise about that strategy (exaggerated goals, misleading numbers etc), the one thing I would like to

OpenAI to release open-source model as AI economics force strategic shift
OpenAI plans to release its first open-weight AI model since 2019 as economic pressures mount from competitors like DeepSeek and Meta, marking a significant strategic reversal for the company behind ChatGPT.


Gajesh on Twitter / X
Monday: Darkbloom goes live on OpenRouter.Every OpenRouter user gets a free trial of private inference, powered by idle Macs around the world.And for providers -- next week we're launching an Alpha Rewards Program: earn up to $40 guaranteed just for running a node. Limited… pic.twitter.com/XTnmupfZrK— Gajesh (@gajesh) June 11, 2026
The Fediverse and Content Creation: Monetization
Sure, we have open source, federated replacements for Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. How do we get creators to use this stuff? One consideration involves the ability to pay for things.
Rave - Videos with Friends
Text and talk while enjoying Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, HBO Max, and YouTube together with friends.

Florida launches investigation into OpenAI
Over concerns OpenAI’s data is “falling into the hands of America’s enemies.”

OpenMedia
OpenMedia works to keep the Internet open, affordable, and surveillance-free. We create community-driven campaigns to engage, educate, and empower people to safeguard the Internet.

It’s time to rethink Open Source
Why developers give away valuable work for free — and what can be done to take that money back.

Software Sharing for Modern Companies | Fair.io
Fair Source is an alternative to closed source, allowing you to safely share access to your core products. Fair Source Software (FSS) can be used with minimal restrictions, and becomes Open Source after a period of time.

Netflix is getting a big TV redesign and AI search - Fast Company
The new interface aims to better adapt to your mood.
