Manos Koukoumidis, CEO of OUMI, champions the open-source AI movement, advocating for a transparent and collaborative approach to AI development. He argues that open-source is the sustainable path forward, contrasting it with the limitations of closed AI systems. The discussion delves into how OUMI empowers innovators to train and deploy AI models effortlessly, potentially leading to a pivotal moment for the industry. Koukoumidis also highlights the importance of shared resources in fostering ethical practices and diversity in AI.