Build a private AI assistant, clone a voice, & learn from the ‘80s

Ever wanted to clone a voice with just a few clicks? This open source setup turns your laptop into a mini voice lab—no cloud, no code, no problem.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: Check out the 8-second WAV audio sample generated in just four lines of text in 77 seconds. We love it and hope you'll agree. 🙂 This is one of the easiest and (potentially) most valuable tutorials we've seen.

What do you do when your dream doesn't work out? For Sharissa Holopainen, a detour from acting turned into a standout career in global film production. From dropping out of business school to managing international teams, she shares what it really takes to find your niche and why there's no such thing as the "right path."

WHY WE ❤️ IT: See how being bilingual and bicultural led Sharon to learning a very valuable lesson regarding work ethic and communication styles. It's one that can be applied by many in the All Things Open and wider open source communities.

Earlier this year in January a panel of industry experts from Google, Duke University, and IBM sat down with All Things Open and Mark Hinkle for a panel discussion and provided a comprehensive look at the role of AI in the modern workforce, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges it presents.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: With six months of real-world AI developments behind us, this panel feels like a time capsule worth revisiting. Which predictions nailed it and how has the conversation shifted since? It’s a fascinating snapshot of expert thinking at the start of 2025, with more than 45,000 views and counting.

Before app stores and open source, shareware let independent developers reach the world. Learn how the As-Easy-As spreadsheet was built, tested, and trusted by scientists and engineers

WHY WE ❤️ IT: Part 3 of this 4-part series looks at the process used to design and create a spreadsheet application, as well as how a small groups of users would beta-test every new release. All of it serves as the precursor to next week's finale, which dives into the code itself: Turbo Pascal, hand-rolled functions, and the hacks that made it all work.

Why local governments need an AI strategy and how open data paved the way

Local governments are racing to adopt AI, but few have a plan. Steve Rao shares how his town started with open data and ended up with award-winning smart city tools, a roadmap for AI, and a strategy focused on service, not just tech.