Cory Doctorow advocates for replacing opaque, proprietary AI software with transparent, open-source public goods. He criticizes the trend of treating AI as a metered utility, citing Sam Altman as an example of a CEO with a desire for control over uncreated work. Doctorow emphasizes that change comes from collective action and the belief that individuals can influence outcomes, rather than passive optimism. AI
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IMPACT Advocates for open-source AI, challenging the trend of proprietary, metered AI services.
RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice on AI's future.