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In a significant shift, NVIDIA has begun releasing "open-source GPU kernel modules" on GitHub. As of early 2026, NVIDIA is moving to open-source modules in its R560 drivers. While users still cannot redistribute modified drivers due to licensing, this open-source shift makes the community work slightly safer and less reliant on reverse engineering.