Gael Varoquaux 10/10/2025

A national recognition; but science and open source are bitter victories

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The author, awarded France's national order of merit for work in science, AI, and open source, reflects on the victories and limitations of these fields. While celebrating the success of open source and algorithms, the article questions their societal impact when co-opted by powerful economic interests. It argues that for science and free software to truly improve the world, they must win the 'battle of the narrative' beyond just technical achievement.

A national recognition; but science and open source are bitter victories

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