South Korea's been making moves in the open-source AI space lately—currently has 3 trending models on major AI platforms thanks to their government backing for open-source initiatives. It's a good reminder that when we discuss AI dominance, conversations tend to circle back to the US and China. But here's the thing: every nation has the capacity to contribute and innovate in this ecosystem. Open-source democratizes AI development, making it possible for countries worldwide to build, iterate, and push the boundaries rather than just watching from the sidelines.