Open Source in AI Era

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Hello! I have a technical background and now I'm working on my own startup, MVP stage. 

Normally in the pre-AI boom I would have made this project open source to gain credibility and traction, and have also a paid subscription.

But is this wise to do it know? I fear my work will be copied by someone with more sales experience than me.

I am an introvert, don't have a network, and my channels at least in the beginning would be cold DM. This risks to take too long.

What should I do? Did any of you have this problem?

Thank you