>>We don’t really need to bother using GPL/Apache licensed software because we can one-shot something of our own and not bother with giving back contributions.

Thinking of a open weight/source AI as gcc/perl was in the 1990s is more helpful line of approach to take here.

The tool used to achieve a thing must be open.

I suppose you're right. All software is about to be as valuable as a single jpeg you see on your Instagram feed.

What matters is physical infrastructure (datacenters), the lead on competitors / open source models, and distribution/mindshare.