Open-source AI tools offer free alternatives for everyday chatbot and productivity needs. Local AI can provide greater privacy, offline access, and model control. Seven tools cover conversations, ...

On AI and open source, ACM authors warn coding tools add review work for maintainers while many projects lack reliable funding for upkeep.

Nvidia is doubling down on its open-source efforts, pouring investment into an ambitious new in-house AI model that it hopes will drive demand for its hardware—but that could also compete with ...