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Discourse Is Not Going Closed Source
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Discourse will remain an open-source platform despite Cal.com closing its codebase, citing concerns that AI has made open source too dangerous for SaaS companies. Cal.com argues that AI can easily scan and exploit open-source code, leading to increased exposure and risks.
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- Praise: The open-source mentality encourages proactive security measures, as public scrutiny drives companies to address vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
- Praise: The article highlights the importance of transparency in AI models, suggesting that keeping powerful models closed can lead to greater security risks.
- Concern: AI corporations are criticized for hoarding powerful models behind special whitelists, which could potentially create security vulnerabilities instead of mitigating them.
- Concern: Framing business decisions as security imperatives undermines the open-source ecosystem that has supported companies like Cal.com, raising ethical concerns.