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AI is destroying the revenue model for open-source software that relies on paid support and documentation. LLMs can now generate and explain code directly, eliminating the need for human consultants.

Impact: Forces open-source companies to pivot to hardware, enterprise licensing, or community funding, as traditional service revenue streams become obsolete.

— from US-Korea Deal and AI Software Disruption · Mikroökonomen a.k.a. Mikrooekonomen· Feb 13, 2026