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OpenMDW license criticized for shielding AI monopolies from liability

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The OpenMDW license, developed by the Linux Foundation, is criticized for its anti-worker stance and for insulating AI monopolies from civil liability. Critics argue that such licenses undermine the public's right to seek justice in court and advocate for true open-source principles over corporate immunity deals. AI

IMPACT This license's terms could impact the development and deployment of AI by potentially limiting accountability for AI-related harms.

RANK_REASON The item is a critical commentary on a software license and its implications, rather than a release, research, or significant industry event.

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OpenMDW license criticized for shielding AI monopolies from liability

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · 5YearPlanChe ·

    Any license that takes away the public's right to seek justice in court is an anti-worker contract. # OpenMDW was written by @ linuxfoundation corporate lawyers

    Any license that takes away the public's right to seek justice in court is an anti-worker contract. # OpenMDW was written by @ linuxfoundation corporate lawyers, for corporate lawyers, specifically to insulate # AI monopolies from civil liability. We demand true open source not b…

    LINKS social.lfx.dev/@linuxfoundation

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