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Democratization of AI, highlighting its transformation from a specialized field to an accessible toolset. It explains how open-source principles, characterized by enhanced access, affordability, widespread education, and data accessibility, drive this shift. The document differentiates between truly open-source AI, open weights, restricted weights, and closed-source models, discussing their implications for transparency, control, and market competition. Furthermore, it examines the impact of open-source AI on developers, startups, and established corporations, noting both productivity gains and potential challenges like job displacement and environmental concerns. Finally, the text provides a strategic comparison between open and closed models, emphasizing the need for robust governance to navigate the inherent security and ethical risks for responsible adoption.