Vitalik Buterin Advocates for Open Source in Emerging Technologies

According to PANews, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently published an article highlighting the potential risks associated with emerging technologies such as life extension and gene editing. Buterin expressed concerns that if these technologies are controlled by a few corporations or nations, it could exacerbate global wealth disparities and concentrate power. He argued that the development of technologies under open-source conditions should become a mainstream perspective. Open source not only enhances accessibility but also reduces vendor lock-in, increases security and transparency, and empowers global users to produce and verify technologies. The article emphasized that open source is an effective way to prevent technology misuse and power imbalances. Buterin suggested prioritizing open-source models in the advancement of new technologies to ensure equitable access and control.