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So, all the submitted algorithms are going to be open sourced now, right? Right?!

In all seriousness, can anyone enlighten me as to who owns the submissions now?

The teams who created the solutions own them, but they're obligated to license them to Netflix. It doesn't have to be an exclusive license though. Quite generous on Netflix's part if you ask me.

> but they're obligated to license them to Netflix

Technically they are obliged to license them only if they are about to receive the prize.

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