AI is rapidly evolving from a curiosity to a transformative force reshaping industries, with the rise of new models like Claude 3.7 and DeepSeek's R1 challenging established players like OpenAI. The commoditization of AI technologies has undermined traditional business models, leading to an open-source revolution that threatens the dominance of major tech companies. As competition intensifies, the next 18 months could signal the end for outdated business practices reliant on legacy AI assumptions.

The article discusses the implications of Redis being open-source again after a period of proprietary development, questioning whether this move is timely given the rise of competing technologies. It highlights potential challenges and opportunities for Redis in the evolving landscape of data storage solutions.