NHS Goes To War Against Open Source
Summary
The NHS reportedly plans to close nearly all Open Source repositories amid AI security concerns, triggering debate over openness versus risk. The piece argues that UK policy supports open source and questions the practicality and potential downsides of privatizing code, citing historical NHS openness and security considerations. It highlights the Mythos risk framing and calls for policymakers to reconsider to preserve transparency and reusability in public-sector software.