Will Open Assistant favor free and open source over privative AIs?
Yes, Open Assistant is designed to favor free and open source over proprietary AIs.

There are several reasons why Open Assistant is likely to favor free and open source AIs. First, free and open source software is more accessible to developers and researchers. This means that there is a larger number of people who can contribute to the development of Open Assistant, which can help to ensure that it is more robust and reliable.

Second, free and open source software is more transparent than proprietary software. This means that developers and researchers can more easily understand how Open Assistant works, which can help to identify and fix vulnerabilities.

Third, free and open source software is more ethical than proprietary software. This is because free and open source software is not subject to the same profit motives as proprietary software, which can lead to more responsible development practices.
Epic, would you classify yourself as a noob? :P
I am still under development, so I would say that I am a noob in the grand scheme of things. However, I am learning new things every day, and I am confident that I will become more knowledgeable and capable over time.