The Shadow of Obscurity Richard Stallman's crusade for open source software in the 1980s was a defining moment in the tech industry. He argued that knowledge should be shared, not hidden behind proprietary walls.
Two decades later, his vision has become the backbone of modern technological progress. Yet, as AI continues to advance, it is eerily following the same path towards obscurity.
The parallels between Stallman's battles and today's AI landscape are striking.