The article emphasizes that open source software should not be idealized as morally superior, but evaluated based on its practical utility for developers and customers. It cites Redis CEO Rowan Trollope, who states that the choice between open and closed source should hinge on whether a product offers unique value. As AI technology evolves, the article notes that the real financial gains are seen among hyperscale clouds, which prioritize customer-centric solutions over idealistic views on open source software.
I regret to inform you that vibes don't pay the bills. Specifically, open source vibes. For as long as I've followed open source, there has been a tendency for the industry to focus on normative values of open source, i.e., why people should embrace open source, as if it were a morally superior way to build software.
Whether open source is 'good' and closed source is 'bad' depends entirely on whether it helps developers and customers more effectively get stuff done.
For the average developer it's not a question of open or closed licensing but rather, 'Does this thing offer something unique and differentiated ... that I need in my application?'
The real money in AI is going to the hyperscale clouds that are less idealistic about open source and a lot more focused on customer convenience.
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