US must embrace open source to regain AI leadership, says Databricks co-founder

November 17, 2025

Andy Konwinski, co-founder of Databricks, warns that the U.S. is falling behind China in AI research and innovation. He advocates for a shift towards open source initiatives as a strategy to foster collaboration and accelerate advancements in AI technology. Konwinski's comments highlight the urgent need for a collective effort to maintain the U.S.'s competitive edge in the global AI landscape.

THE NBW BRIEF

Andy Konwinski, co-founder of Databricks, warns that the U.S. is falling behind China in AI research and innovation.
He advocates for a shift towards open source initiatives as a strategy to foster collaboration and accelerate advancements in AI technology.
Konwinski’s comments highlight the urgent need for a collective effort to maintain the U.S.’s competitive edge in the global AI landscape.

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