Why Open Source is Key to AI’s Next Chapter
Monday 8 June 2026
AI Arena
Visionaries
- Exploring why the next generation of AI companies are embracing open source for lower costs, reduced structural AI bias and enhanced innovation through shared learning and collaboration.
- Debating whether a rejection of proprietary AI in favour of a more collaborative approach to development will accelerate progress towards the next wave of AI breakthroughs.
- Discussing why an open-source approach is critical for the input of startups, academics, and underrepresented communities, ensuring AI serves society as a whole.
