Proprietary software
Topic
Proprietary software is computer software for which the software's publisher or another person retains intellectual property rights, usually copyright of the source code. It restricts the user's freedom to inspect, modify, share, or redistribute the software, contrasting directly with free and open-source software.
2 episodes featuring Proprietary software
This Week in Startups
Venture capitalists warn founders of IP risks in frontier AI models
As AI developers face mounting intellectual property disputes, startups must navigate the thin line between leveraging frontier models and protecting their own proprietary technology.
Sep 9, 2026 · 1h 21m
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Tech investors warn AI safety petitions mask strategic regulatory capture
This episode exposes the intersection of market leverage, corporate lobbying disguised as AI safety, and the massive technological gap between artificial models and biological brains.
Jul 31, 2026 · 1h 37m