If these models are so good (fable 5) at this point.. perhaps its time.

Imagine AI models so good that the biggest question isn’t just about their capabilities, but whether they should be kept private or shared as a public utility. According to /u/Elpoepemos writing in AI, there's a growing debate: do we prioritize profit — keeping powerful models behind paywalls, fueling inequality, and corporate control — or do we push for open access, making AI a universal resource for everyone? On one hand, closed models deepen the wealth gap and corporate censorship, which could stifle innovation and fairness. But here’s where it gets interesting — what if these models were treated as a public good, freely accessible and democratically overseen? As the article points out, this could align AI development with societal needs, rather than just profit. So, the big question becomes — how do we balance these competing visions? And more importantly, who gets to decide the future of such powerful tools? Because, honestly, the choice we make now could shape society for generations — so what’s your move?