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Kevin Dominik Korte

@kdkorte@fosstodon.org
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I'm an angel investor and tech evangelist exploring Open Source, enterprise IT, AI, cybersecurity, and digital sovereignty. I share practical perspectives on startups and building resilient, human-centered technology. Occasionally, you'll also see rants, sarcasm, or dad stuff here.

I'm available as a speaker, board advisor, and mentor.

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Joined November 08, 2022
Website:
https://www.korte.co
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UCS + CatchyOS + Ubuntu Studio
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2w ago
We often talk about the big IT projects migrating to Open Source. Yet it's just as important to talk about a 5-person office finding its way to Open Source. #opensource #migration https://itsfoss.com/linux-stories/italian-logistics-company-migration/
How an Italian Logistics Company Moved From Windows to Linux: A Real Migration Story
It's FOSS

How an Italian Logistics Company Moved From Windows to Linux: A Real Migration Story

Mišo Oroz shares how he migrated a small transport and logistics company in,Bergamo, Italy to Linux and open source to reduce cost and ordinary technical problems.

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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 1w ago
What could go wrong if you give Meta access to your bank account and shopping platforms? Beyond security, what about privacy and not feeding the monster? #AI #shopping #privacy #cybersecurity https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6405725098112
Meta's Muse AI assistant raises major cybersecurity and privacy concerns | Fox Business Video
Fox Business

Meta's Muse AI assistant raises major cybersecurity and privacy concerns | Fox Business Video

Meta's Muse AI assistant is helping users save money on subscriptions, but it requires access to personal bank accounts and credit cards. Liz Peek warns of potential cybersecurity risks and the threat of rogue agents.

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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 1w ago
Do AI-narrated videos really drive sales on Kickstarter? As a none native speaker, I understand not wanting to put pronunciation issues on display, yet these AI videos lack any warmth and genuineness #AI #sales
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 1w ago
Billionaires brief the UN on the need to regulate them. Why not members of civil society? Climate scientists? Laid-off people? Instead, the first chance to influence goes to people who don't want regulations. #AI #leadership https://www.reuters.com/business/ai-leaders-brief-un-amid-warnings-technology-could-slip-beyond-human-control-2026-09-23/
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2w ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange Think of the entertainment potential! 5:30 Elon's Mad Money: Learn how to turn an Emerald mine into a billion-dollar empire 6:00 This Old People's House: Melania teaches Halloween decoration for under $1m 6:30 Evening Trump News: The ongoing war on Canadian Communists 7:00 Deportation Force: Steve Miller on the frontline 8:00 The Trump-Vengeres: Donald rescues intern John from DEI training "Family" "fun" for (almost) "everyone", paid by our tax dollars (and bribes)
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 1w ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange Not the whole world. One orange ego thought itself above the doom-and-gloom messages. (Admittedly for the wrong reasons)
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2w ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange I don't think it's necessarily a new level of corruption or grift. It's just unusual in a democracy. Plus, it's spiraling down. Trump 1 had him pitching Ivanka's clothing line; that was on sale before his candidacy. Biden brought us the first-ever sale of Hunter's art during his presidency. Trump 2 is now bringing us the president's own products, developed and sold during his time in office. If it continues, Vance or AOC might hold a yard sale on the south lawn.
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2w ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange Yeah, but more infomercial-style. As in everyone in the president's orbit not only performs, but has to advertise Trump-related products, like Ivanka's boots or the Trump Phone.
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2w ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange I'm sure the Ellisons will be more than happy to add Fox to their collection
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2w ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange The question is, how it will look at the end of the business year. If they are still up, then it was a good call for the CEO; otherwise, it's just noise for most of them.
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2w ago
Who would have expected Alphabet to put loopholes into the AI safety laws it writes? Truly shocking. In other news, NPR discovered how big tech companies have "helped" shape regulation for the past 3 decades. #AI #regulation #lobbying https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5968878/ai-chatbots-safety-regulation-google
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2w ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange @AssociatedPress@flipboard.com It sounds so benign. "We had a small misalignment but cleared that up in a jiffy." So much better than: "Anyone else would look at 10 years in federal prison."
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
It's time to talk about AI costs. With rising costs and spiraling prices, it's time to focus on business problems instead of big tech Names. Most of the problems you can better solve with Open Source. #AI #opensource
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
Misinformation is shaping the digital sovereignty debate, but most claims don’t hold up. Open Source, decentralization, and real-world IT experience tell a different story: more control, not less. Time to separate narrative from reality. #digitalsovereigny #opensource https://www.korte.co/2026/07/30/attacking-digital-sovereignty-one-lie-at-a-time/
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
I love how Indonesia mentions education as key to achieving digital sovereignty. After all, you cannot control tech if you cannot understand it. Thus, technical education is as important as Open Source software in giving people back control over their digital lives. #digitalsovereignty https://en.antaranews.com/news/423869/indonesia-seeks-ai-sovereignty-through-local-models-digital-talent
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
China's rise in providing Open Source AI isn't just putting the US's technological leadership into doubt. It's a challenge to our financial and business system. After all, why pay a premium for an OpenAI IPO if China can make a better solution for cheaper? #AI #business https://www.iris-france.org/en/chinas-ai-rise-open-source-diplomacy-and-engineering-culture/
China’s AI Rise: Open-Source Diplomacy and Engineering Culture - IRIS
IRIS

China’s AI Rise: Open-Source Diplomacy and Engineering Culture - IRIS

China’s rapid progress in AI challenges US leadership and the narrative of its “financial exceptionalism” that underpins the asset bubble. It demonstrates what can be achieved when open-source collaboration, technical expertise, and industrial strategy align. Rather than a genius breakthrough, this advancement is rooted in engineering skills, rational investment and industrial organisation. China’s weak domestic demand also means it will increasingly include AI models and semiconductors as part

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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange thankfully it seems that the pro Open Source side is winning at the moment. Admittedly, disaster is always just one triumph arch donation away.
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
Has anyone tried eating an AI data center? Multiple water districts in the US are requiring Agricultural producers to cut back their water consumption to deal with drought conditions. Yet, data centers are excluded. #water #ai #datacenter
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange not just. In IT they fully embraced charging for services for free software
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange there were a few articles about it, and how they avoid knowledge transfers while using Open Source
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
GOG Galaxy might soon join Steam in officially supporting Linux. Let's hope the experience will be as seamless. #linux #gaming https://www.xda-developers.com/gog-is-finally-bringing-its-all-in-one-galaxy-launcher-to-linux/
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
How many analytics and advertising companies can you actually share your website data with? I just ran across a cookie banner listing over 2,000 different partner companies, including over 1,000 advertising networks and 300 analytics companies. #dataprotection
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago

So AI is replacing cyber security as the central concern for CIOs. Who wants to predict how that is going to end. At least psychologists will have a lot of material on what hype does to our brains.
#cybersecurity #AI #governance
https://www.passionateinmarketing.com/cios-face-mounting-pressure-to-deliver-ai-roi-as-the-business-it-divide-reaches-a-new-high/

CIOs Prioritize AI ROI Over Cybersecurity in 2026
Passionate In Marketing

CIOs Prioritize AI ROI Over Cybersecurity in 2026

Experis report reveals CIOs prioritize AI ROI, business alignment, cybersecurity, and digital transformation in 2026.

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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
Palantir's infamy should have caused us to abandon this kind of privacy violation. Instead we now have double the number of problems. #ai #privacy https://www.luxtimes.lu/europeanunion/palantirs-infamy-opens-doors-for-french-challenger/159250028.html
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange and yet, that's the most likely truth for all the ballroom donations. Despite the claims from all sides that these companies only want the US to have the greatest ever ballroom.
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange strings attached would be outright illegal. It's more an "understanding" for the "benefit of America." Much better for presidential family accounts and easier for Congress to look the other way.
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange I especially like, how all the overvalued AI CEOs are attacking each other. Hopefully they stay busy with their egos instead of doing their best to destroy humanity.
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
Sovereign AI is no longer a slogan. For many countries, the push is becoming a reality. South Korea’s latest AI buildout shows how quickly digital sovereignty is becoming a real infrastructure and policy decision. Genz Tech features my latest thoughts. #digitalsovereignty #AI https://genztech.blog/p/sovereign-ai-buildout-race-experts-react/
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
Cloud dependency is an interesting word to describe many businesses and organizations. What I like about it is that it turns a risk management failure into a technical problem. Thus, it might be easier to overcome, as fewer people get blamed for it. #digitalsovereignty #cloud https://www.thinkdigitalpartners.com/news/2026/07/23/government-must-tackle-cloud-dependencies-says-digital-sovereignty-expert/
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
Anyone complaining about driver compatibility on Linux, please remember that none of your drivers have ever tried to serve you ads or install unwanted services. #drivers #linux #windows https://www.theverge.com/tech/967983/lg-monitors-mcafee-adware-gamers-nexus
LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads
The Verge

LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads

No one asked for this.

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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange Admittedly, Mistrial is a public company. So, it should be free to work with Microsoft. I think the proof of whether or not the EU is serious would be whether the cooperation changes any procurement decisions.
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
Let's stop blaming the AI and start blaming the developers. The models didn't give themselves these capabilities. #ai #governance #cybersecurity https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/05/openai-anthropic-models-went-rogue-cybersecurity-test-ai-security-institute
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 3w ago
We have the worst PISA results ever, despite all the tech and testing that have entered schools. Yet, we are still trying to find out whether more tech will solve the issue. How about just hitting a reset button on tech, teaching, and parent engagement? #education #tech #AI https://www.unc.edu/posts/2026/09/14/ai-research-to-improve-k-12-stem-learning-gets-funding-boost/
AI research to improve K-12 STEM learning gets funding boost | UNC-Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

AI research to improve K-12 STEM learning gets funding boost | UNC-Chapel Hill

The development of AI-powered education tools and their application will continue at Carolina, thanks to renewal of National Science Foundation grant.

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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
Poland is now implementing a Sovereignty Test for its IT procurement. #digitalsovereignty https://cybernews.com/tech/poland-tech-sovereignty/
cybernews.com
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
"Could become foreign leverage." What rock is she living under? Both the US and China have said loudly that AI is a foreign policy tool. #digitalsovereignty #AI https://eutoday.net/eu-ai-dependence-political-leverage-risk/
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
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@CountHoldem@mastodon.social I'd say it currently isn't divide and conquer. They aren't even fighting with each other, yet. Right now they are fighting for the attention of the White House. Something that the infighting and corruption in D.C. makes incredibly difficult. Thus, my thought would be more along the line of :"Don't stop the enemy from making mistakes."
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange Nope. Let's see who screams louder in the next couple days: Team Ballroom Team EU-Only
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
I wonder what we will call this AI bubble in hindsight. It just seems so weird that everyone pretends these kinds of financial flows are business as usual. #AI #bubblehttps://dig.watch/updates/nvidia-financing-support-for-openai-data-centre
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago

Diversifying your supplier base can help increase sovereignty. However, this only applies if your suppliers aren't all beholden to the same political system.
#digitalsovereignty #AI
https://www.cio.com/article/4200556/ai-sovereignty-through-diversification.html

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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
It's sad how malware is targeting community projects around Open Source software. Yet, it might also be a good reminder, that we should be more conscious when ending projects and not just let them fade away into obsolescence. #opensoure #cybersecurity https://www.opensourceforu.com/2026/08/malware-wave-forces-arch-linux-to-suspend-aur-package-adoptions/
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 1w ago
Microsoft's argument in South Africa is interesting because they acknowledge what sovereignty is. Yet, in the next step, they say you should treat sovereignty as an absolute, but as a sliding scale, which would move Azure from "no" to "court order needed." #digitalsovereignty https://iafrica.com/microsoft-sets-out-a-six-part-definition-of-digital-sovereignty-to-south-african-officials/
Microsoft Sets Out a Six-Part Definition of Digital Sovereignty to South African Officials - iAfrica.com
iAfrica.com

Microsoft Sets Out a Six-Part Definition of Digital Sovereignty to South African Officials - iAfrica.com

Microsoft South Africa has set out a six-dimension framework for digital sovereignty at a GovTech breakfast for senior government officials, positioning its

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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
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@chatkipete Yep, that's the point. We complain about things not working, but it could be much, much worse.
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago

When wrongly used, AI is perfect for destroying human connections.
https://www.korte.co/hqjb
#AI #AIdetection #humanconnections

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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
Let's end the lies about digital sovereignty. https://www.korte.co/8u6p #digitalsovereignty
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago

A few days old, but it's fascinating that Ireland is now jumping onto digital sovereignty, especially as it's home to most US tech companies' European or global operations.
#digitalsovereignty
https://www.theregister.com/public-sector/2026/07/22/ireland-stalls-1b-microsoft-tender-amid-digital-sovereignty-questions/5276149

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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2w ago
It's an interesting perspective that US AI companies are only calling for a slowdown because everyone else is catching up. Whether true, time will tell. #AI #politics https://wkzo.com/2026/09/18/europes-ai-firms-playing-catch-up-challenge-us-calls-for-slowdown/
Europe’s AI firms, playing catch-up, challenge US calls for slowdown
WKZO | Everything Kalamazoo | 590 AM · 106.9 FM

Europe’s AI firms, playing catch-up, challenge US calls for slowdown

By Florence Loeve, Elizabeth Howcroft and Hakan Ersen PARIS/FRANKFURT, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Europe's leading AI company Mistral and others have accused US rivals of using safety concerns to entrench their dominance, rejecting Anthropic's calls for advan...

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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
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@AAKL@infosec.exchange well, the bigger the bubble the greater the impact.
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
So, US AI companies try to get the Trump administration to ban Open Source models every 3-5 months. That's an extraordinary admission that OpenAI and co. are hard-pressed to produce tech with a better value proposition. #opensource #AI #politics https://www.axios.com/2026/07/20/ai-us-china-open-source-kimi
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
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@ppulfer@mastodon.ie I could argue that they copied the idea of having ads in the start menu from Ubuntu. On the other hand, PC builders have long built ads into their included Windows versions.
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Kevin Dominik Korte @kdkorte@fosstodon.org
· 2mo ago
It looks like Anthropic hasn't donated enough to the ballroom. Now, Trump administration officials are calling them out for stifling competition by trying to ban Open Source AI. Welcome to the weird intersection between politics and AI. #AI #opensource #politics https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/david-sacks-not-happy-with-chinese-tag-for-open-source-ai-models-that-anthropic-wants-banned/articleshow/132651559.cms
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