GooseAI vs. big tech: Can open-source simplicity disrupt the AI status quo? Here’s what you need to know about GooseAI.
Jack Dorsey’s Block (formerly Square) is making waves in AI development with GooseAI, an open-source platform designed to simplify building AI agents. The independent AI assistant launched in 2025 is seeing widespread adoption, especially with more developers showing interest than expected. Released under a permissive Apache 2.0 license for both commercial and research use, GooseAI aims to create innovative workflows by facilitating interoperability between user interfaces, AI models, and systems.
A 2025 report by Synopsys showed that 97% of commercial codebases include open-source code, and the most common reason developers choose it is because it costs less. GooseAI positions itself as a more affordable alternative to mainstream artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure providers. While its rapid adoption and versatility suggest it could be a game changer, questions remain whether it can succeed over time.
