#29 - Peter Wang - Founder of Anaconda on Open Source, AI & Virtual Worlds

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Sep 17, 2024

In this discussion, Peter Wang, a physicist and founder of Anaconda, dives into the significance of open source amid today's overwhelming information landscape. He reflects on the history and evolution of open source, offering insights into its role in transparency and collaboration. Peter addresses security concerns surrounding open-source AI and how these technologies can navigate complex information. He emphasizes the importance of community-driven innovation while critiquing the challenges posed by corporate interests in the realm of technology.

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ANECDOTE

Open Source Attack

State-level actors attacked open-source software.
They exploited the trust and under-resourced nature of open-source developers.

INSIGHT

Software Maintenance

Commercial software isn't less vulnerable than open source.
Both are often maintained by small teams, limiting security resources.

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Open Science Critique

Liv Boeree criticizes Elsevier's high profit margins.
Elsevier charges for access to research they don't fund, including from the authors.

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