MyDataWork POV — The notion that open models are democratizing AI development is seductive, but it's far from proven. The article glosses over the fact that large tech companies still hold significant sway over the direction of these initiatives. Open-source contributions are often at the mercy of corporate agendas, which can skew priorities and limit true innovation. Until we see a shift in who controls the resources and infrastructure, the 'open' in open models remains more aspirational than actual.