Open problems.

The article focuses on the dual-edged nature of open-source software, highlighting its widespread use and benefits alongside emerging risks. It notes that open-source code, while enabling collaborative improvements and accessibility, has been adapted for military purposes, such as guiding inexpensiv...

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Publicado en:New Scientist Vol. 271; no. 3605; pp. 2 - 3
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: New Scientist Ltd. 7/25/2026
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