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Many experts argue that government agencies should mandate the use of open-source software across all public sector operations to increase transparency and reduce public spending. Others believe proprietary solutions offer greater accountability and technical support. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and relevant examples.
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You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organise your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200–300 words.
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Recent advancements have enabled developers to release powerful artificial intelligence models as open-source resources, making complex algorithms freely accessible to the global public. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of making such advanced technological tools openly available.
While open-source code underpins much of the modern global economy, most core software libraries are maintained by unpaid volunteers, even as multi-billion-dollar corporations profit from their use. Some argue that commercial enterprises should be legally compelled to fund open-source maintainers, while others contend that imposing financial obligations would destroy the voluntary ethos of the community. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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