Open access refers to the practice of making information, content, or resources available to anyone, free of charge, and with minimal restrictions on usage. This concept has been around for decades, but the rise of digital technologies has made it easier to implement and more widespread. Open access can apply to various types of content, including academic journals, books, music, videos, and more.

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If you’re not sure, here’s a prompt to get us started — just tell me “yes” and I’ll write the opening scene: