NVIDIA announced yesterday that its CUDA Tile intermediate representation (IR) is now open-source software. The company dropped the proprietary license for the IR, which previously restricted its use and integration with open-source projects. This move provides developers with broader access to a component crucial for compiler toolchains and potentially alternative CUDA implementations. Phoronix described it as "a wonderful Christmas gift to open-source fans." The decision could foster greater collaboration and innovation within the ecosystem surrounding NVIDIA's CUDA platform.