Open source communities are facing an existential crisis as AI and agentic systems reshape the landscape. With code generation tools flooding the market, traditional notions of value and collaboration are crumbling. If we fail to adapt our governance models, we risk empowering monopolistic forces that threaten the very essence of open source innovation.
The author reflects on the trajectory of open source amidst the rise of geopolitical tensions and authoritarian regimes. Initially thriving as a collaborative movement, open source now faces threats from nation-state actors exploiting its communities. Urging for transparency in data and AI models, the author calls for organizations to adapt to these urgent realities.
I recently wrote 2 essays on the subject of AI Native Automation over on the AINT blog. The gist of them is simple: AI Native platforms are about to disrupt - and maybe disembowel - what we know today as devops AI Native platforms are about to dramatically increase the scope of open source ecosystems… Continue reading AI Native and the Open Source Supply Chain
