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Big Tech makes the cart FOSS, then they harvest the wheels... while a bunch of people discuss whether to add wings or to make it waterproof. /s
FOSS, and in particular the GPL, has two sides:
The problem with FOSS, begins with the argument of "but if I can't take your work to kick you off the market and leave all users stranded, then it isn't real freedom". Kind of similar to the arguments around "free speech".
There is a way for "Big Tech" to play along with everyone, then it's up to each corporation whether they will.