OpenSource seems to be becoming a strategic tool to throw a wrench in the works of others. The US did this to Huawei by starting OpenRAN after Huawei made the first 5G chip..
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I would say to liberate us from the tyranny and equilibrate the balance. And yes, at the same time throw a wrench in the work of you competitors benefiting everyone at the same time
Ya we are liberated as a side effect, but I don't think that's the primary objective of the politicians who play these strategic games..