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Open source is code escrow on the cheap

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FTC Non-Compete Ban Upheld

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Switzerland mandates software source code disclosure for public sector

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Bing censors mentions of Xi Jinping more than Chinese competitors

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Retool expands platform to support external apps, too

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OpenAI Delays Launch of ChatGPT Voice Assistant to Address Safety Issues

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