The Current Landscape and Future Trajectory of Free AI Tools (what’s happening now, what matters, and where things are headed) Introduction — why free AI tools matter Free AI tools have become central to how people create, learn, and work. Over the last few years—driven by the advent of accessible large language models, community-driven open-source…
In 2025, the AI landscape is split between two powerful forces: closed “walled gardens” led by tech giants and a thriving open-source ecosystem that’s breaking down barriers to innovation. This divide isn’t just about code accessibility—it’s about who gets to shape the future of artificial intelligence. Open-source AI, once a niche movement, has become a…
