1. Cockroach Labs, the company behind the CockroachDB database, has made changes to its licensing model to force larger companies to pay for the use of their software. The company has moved to a "Business Source License" (BSL) model, which allows for free use of the software for smaller projects and personal use, but requires larger companies to pay for a commercial license.

2. The move is intended to address the issue of larger companies, such as tech giants, using the open-source version of CockroachDB without contributing back to the project or paying for the commercial license. Cockroach Labs co-founder and CEO Spencer Kimball stated that the company wants to "ensure that the largest companies that benefit the most from CockroachDB contribute back to its development."

3. The new licensing model has faced some backlash from the open-source community, with concerns raised about the impact on the ecosystem and the potential for other open-source projects to follow suit. However, Cockroach Labs maintains that the changes are necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project and to provide the resources needed for continued development and support.