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The final whistle is drawing near. The biggest lesson has become ...

2026-06-25T14:58:04Z

The final whistle is drawing near.
The biggest lesson has become clear.
The strongest teams have learned the way:
Open source needs more than code in play.
It needs structures built to stay.
And OSPOs provide that pathway.
Because the best communities don't happen by chance.
They grow when institutions choose to advance.

Welcome to OSPOs for Good. 🌍💚⚽
At UN Open Source Week

https://www.unopensource.org/

The second half is underway. The conversations are finding their ...

2026-06-24T12:53:04Z

The second half is underway.
The conversations are finding their way.
Across nations, languages, and cultures apart,
Players are discovering a common heart.
Because no single nation can claim the shield.
And no single team can own the field.
The biggest breakthroughs are rarely won alone.
They emerge when communities build and OWN.

The World Cup of Open Source continues at the UN Open Source Week. 🌍💚⚽

https://www.unopensource.org/

We only have virtual ones. But maybe we should have them made? ...

2026-06-24T12:50:23Z

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We only have virtual ones. But maybe we should have them made? 😁

The OSI is pleased to announce the launch of the Open Source AI ...

2026-06-23T15:21:59Z

The OSI is pleased to announce the launch of the Open Source AI Fellowship at UN Open Source Week....

https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-ai-fellowship-announced-at-un-open-source-week

Let the games begin. Delegations from around the world have ...

2026-06-23T11:56:07Z

Let the games begin.
Delegations from around the world have arrived.
The flags are already up and flying.
Years of preparation have led to this moment.
The stakes are global and they couldn't be higher.
Strategies are being debated.
New alliances are being forged.
And the winners won't be determined by individual brilliance.
They'll be determined by what teams can build together.

Welcome to the World Cup of Open Source.
Welcome to UN Open Source Week.

https://www.unopensource.org/

This week, OSI Staff and Board members are in New York for UN ...

2026-06-22T13:28:32Z

This week, OSI Staff and Board members are in New York for UN Open Source Week, championing Open Source and Digital Public Goods. We're proud to help defend Open Source principles and promote a more open, collaborative, and equitable digital future. https://www.unopensource.org/

https://opensource.org/blog/sn/417947

OSI recently submitted comments to Brazil’s National Data ...

2026-06-18T12:02:14Z

OSI recently submitted comments to Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) regarding its draft guidance on technology providers under the ECA Digital framework, a law to protect children and teenagers in digital environments....

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2026-06-17T13:16:32Z

The OSI 2025 Annual Report Is Now Available

OSI Members Newsletter – June 2026: From G7’s Vision on AI ...

2026-06-10T13:08:11Z

OSI Members Newsletter – June 2026: From G7’s Vision on AI Openness to EU's Tech Sovereignty Package

https://opensource.org/blog/from-g7s-vision-on-ai-openness-to-eus-tech-sovereignty-package

The European Union (EU) published its “Tech Sovereignty” ...

2026-06-05T11:01:44Z

The European Union (EU) published its “Tech Sovereignty” package, with a vision that puts Open Source at the heart of the EU’s digital sovereignty ambitions, while addressing many concerns and requests of Open Source communities.

https://opensource.org/blog/osi-welcomes-the-european-unions-tech-sovereignty-package

The EU's European Tech Sovereignty package recognises the ...

2026-06-03T18:01:46Z

The EU's European Tech Sovereignty package recognises the pivotal role Open Source can play in building Tech Sovereignty. We are glad to see it also covers many priorities of Open Source Communities. We hope this strategy will allow Europe to become a thriving hub of global Open Source development -- npub1fzhf7ptaparpd65m0xhzf5sl6t6yysk94p9vrg77qqnhfh4t073s7tp7r7 (npub1fzh…p7r7) Head of EU Policy at the Open Source Initiative

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1187

Untitled OSI Board Director Ruth Suehle will be the keynote ...

2026-06-03T17:16:39Z

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OSI Board Director Ruth Suehle will be the keynote speaker at Berlin Buzzwords 2026: “Building Resilience: The Next Decade of Open Source” -

https://opensource.org/blog/sn/412790

Open Source Initiative Helps G7 Deliver Vision On AI Openness On ...

2026-06-01T18:04:08Z

Open Source Initiative Helps G7 Deliver Vision On AI Openness

On May 29, 2026 in Paris, G7 Digital and Technology ministers approved a “Vision on AI openness opportunities and shared language”. The vision, which sets out terminology around AI openness, is the result of a three-month partnership between the OSI and the G7....

https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-initiative-helps-g7-deliver-vision-on-ai-openness

As part of the OSI’s engagement as a knowledge partner in the ...

2026-05-30T13:37:09Z

As part of the OSI’s engagement as a knowledge partner in the G7, the OSI’s Executive Director, Duane O’Brien addressed G7 ministers at the meeting of G7 Digital and Technology ministers in Paris. We look forward to sharing more about our work at the G7 soon! — Jordan Maris, Head of EU Policy at OSI

https://www.entreprises.gouv.fr/la-dge/actualites/le-g7-sengage-pour-un-numerique-responsable-quatre-priorites-adoptees-sous

The countdown to UN Open Source Week 2026 is on: New York, ...

2026-05-28T13:14:56Z

The countdown to UN Open Source Week 2026 is on: New York, 22–26 June 2026. https://www.unopensource.org/

Open Source Organizations Weigh in on Age Attestation The Open ...

2026-05-27T17:31:29Z

Open Source Organizations Weigh in on Age Attestation

The Open Source Initiative (OSI), Apereo Foundation, FreeBSD Foundation, and Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) issued the following statement on age attestation requirements for operating systems.

https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-organizations-weigh-in-on-age-attestation

The OSI is pleased to support the inaugural Open Technology ...

2026-05-18T15:12:53Z

The OSI is pleased to support the inaugural Open Technology Research (OTR) Symposium 2026, taking place on 26–27 October 2026 at the historic University of Barcelona. The CFPs is now open through 5 July 2026. https://opensource.org/blog/open-technology-research-symposium-2026-opens-call-for-proposals

Philippe Ombredanne and Jordan Maris will facilitate a CRA ...

2026-05-14T16:05:55Z

Philippe Ombredanne and Jordan Maris will facilitate a CRA compliance workshop at the Open Source Founders Summit on May 18, covering what the EU Cyber Resilience Act means in practice for Open Source businesses. https://05f5.com/schedule/2026/cra-compliance-for-oss

OSI ED Duane O'Brien: I expect my listening tour will ...

2026-05-13T16:19:52Z

OSI ED Duane O'Brien: I expect my listening tour will continue for a little while as I make the rounds to meet as many of our stakeholders as I can. If you’ve got something to say, grab a slot in my office hours. I’d love to hear from you. https://opensource.org/blog/listening-learning-and-building-together-at-osi

Age assurance laws are reaching down to operating systems and app ...

2026-05-11T18:47:55Z

Age assurance laws are reaching down to operating systems and app stores. Katie Steen-James joins webinar to discuss what's happening across the US, Brazil, and Europe, and how maintainers can help shape policy that fits how open source actually works. https://github.blog/news-insights/policy-news-and-insights/why-age-assurance-laws-matter-for-developers/

Happening TODAY: Join the 2026 State of Open Source Report ...

2026-05-07T13:43:55Z

Happening TODAY: Join the 2026 State of Open Source Report webinar, featuring insights from OSI Executive Director Duane O’Brien. Register now to learn how organizations are approaching Open Source governance, security, and sustainability: https://ter.li/2kn3s1hb

OSI is proud to join GitHub and a global community of ...

2026-05-06T16:29:52Z

OSI is proud to join GitHub and a global community of contributors in honoring the individuals who steward and sustain Open Source projects for Maintainer Month. https://opensource.org/blog/maintainer-month-2026-celebrating-the-people-who-keep-open-source-running

What does it actually mean to “protect Open Source”? On the ...

2026-05-05T19:05:54Z

What does it actually mean to “protect Open Source”? On the latest GR-OSS OUT Podcast, OSI Community Manager Nick Vidal joins Tabitha DiDomenico to explore this question and to discuss the future of software freedom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7irm9Wt7aEM

Jordan Maris, OSI's EU Policy Analyst, will once again lead a ...

2026-05-04T18:02:56Z

Jordan Maris, OSI's EU Policy Analyst, will once again lead a workshop at the Open Source Founders Summit. Join him in Paris on May 18-19 as he dives into the policy discussions shaping the future of Open Source in Europe and what founders need to know: https://05f5.com/

The 2026 State of Open Source Report by Perforce OpenLogic ...

2026-04-30T19:16:55Z

The 2026 State of Open Source Report by Perforce OpenLogic provides a data‑backed view into how organizations approach Open Source governance and long-term investment. We’ll be sharing insights from the report in an upcoming webinar. Register today: https://ter.li/2kn3s1hb

The 2026 State of Open Source Report points to open source as a ...

2026-04-28T13:27:54Z

The 2026 State of Open Source Report points to open source as a strategic concern for IT leadership, shaped by geopolitical pressure, security risk, compliance complexity, and the growing operational burden of maintaining open source software at scale. https://opensource.org/blog/the-2026-state-of-open-source-report

Nick Vidal, Community Manager at the OSI, joins host Tabitha ...

2026-04-27T20:28:54Z

Nick Vidal, Community Manager at the OSI, joins host Tabitha DiDomenico on the GR-OSS OUT Podcast to unpack what “protecting Open Source” really means in 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7irm9Wt7aEM

A new chapter begins at the Open Source Initiative, and at a ...

2026-04-23T12:13:55Z

A new chapter begins at the Open Source Initiative, and at a moment of rapid change in global tech, our new Executive Director shares his vision for what comes next and why the future of Open Source depends on all of us. https://opensource.org/blog/hello-from-the-new-executive-director

Welcoming the New Executive Director! ...

2026-04-15T13:24:54Z

Welcoming the New Executive Director! https://opensource.org/blog/welcoming-the-new-executive-director #OpenSource

As Open Source continues to shape global technology, policy, and ...

2026-04-15T13:06:54Z

As Open Source continues to shape global technology, policy, and digital infrastructure, the need for clear stewardship and strong leadership has only grown. On behalf of the Board, I’m thrilled to welcome Duane O’Brien as OSI’s new Executive Director. https://opensource.org/blog/welcoming-duane-obrien-as-executive-director-of-the-open-source-initiative

Duane O’Brien appointed as the new Executive Director of the ...

2026-04-15T13:01:54Z

Duane O’Brien appointed as the new Executive Director of the Open Source Initiative. Veteran Open Source leader brings decades of experience advancing sustainability, collaboration and responsible participation across the Open Source ecosystem. https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-initiative-appoints-duane-obrien-as-executive-director

Big things ahead for ClearlyDefined: a bold 3-year roadmap to ...

2026-04-14T13:02:54Z

Big things ahead for ClearlyDefined: a bold 3-year roadmap to modernize infrastructure, unlock the scan data, integrate SBOMs, and power new project health and security insights across the Open Source ecosystem. https://opensource.org/blog/clearlydefined-a-three-year-roadmap-for-sustainability-and-growth #supplychain #opensource

Perforce Software’s 2026 State of Open Source Report (produced ...

2026-04-02T10:37:55Z

Perforce Software’s 2026 State of Open Source Report (produced in collaboration with OSI and the
Eclipse Foundation), reveals that avoiding vendor lock-in has surged into a leading adoption driver, cited by 55% of respondents. https://ter.li/391uqv

The 2026 State of Open Source Report, produced by Perforce ...

2026-03-31T10:19:56Z

The 2026 State of Open Source Report, produced by Perforce Software in collaboration with OSI and the Eclipse Foundation, shows some encouraging OSS maturity signals: ~40% of organizations contribute to #OpenSource https://ter.li/391uqv

The Open Source Initiative welcomes Open Source Endowment (OSE), ...

2026-02-26T17:00:54Z

The Open Source Initiative welcomes Open Source Endowment (OSE), the world's first endowment fund dedicated to sustainably funding critical open source software. https://endowment.dev/

Former OSI Board Director Stefano Zacchiroli alongside Software ...

2026-02-06T14:36:56Z

Former OSI Board Director Stefano Zacchiroli alongside Software Heritage co-founder Roberto Di Cosmo were awarded the Special Recognition for Community Impact at the European Open Source Awards: https://awards.europeanopensource.academy/

From Code & Compliance and the EU Open Source Academy Awards ...

2026-02-05T18:10:54Z

From Code & Compliance and the EU Open Source Academy Awards & Policy Summit, to multiple FOSDEM devrooms, the OSI engaged directly with the European community, reinforcing the importance of Open Source. https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-at-the-heart-of-europes-and-the-worlds-digital-future

Brasilia was built with a bold promise: 50 years of progress in ...

2025-11-26T00:12:56Z

Brasilia was built with a bold promise: 50 years of progress in 5. The DPGA's 50-in-5 initiative echoes that same spirit by helping 50 countries to build their digital public infrastructure in 5 years: https://50in5.net/

Countries around the world are waking up to their dependency on ...

2025-11-24T10:03:51Z

Countries around the world are waking up to their dependency on foreign services and products. Geopolitical shifts drive digital sovereignty to the top of the political agenda in EU and other regions. https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-a-global-commons-to-enable-digital-sovereignty

As the EU pursues the goal of digital sovereignty, we urge you to ...

2025-11-20T11:06:51Z

As the EU pursues the goal of digital sovereignty, we urge you to harness open source — that is, technology that is free to use, inspect, adapt, and share — as a key enabler of this strategy. https://opensource.org/blog/open-letter-harnessing-open-source-ai-to-advance-digital-sovereignty

The OSI is seeking its next Executive Director, responsible for ...

2025-10-27T18:15:55Z

The OSI is seeking its next Executive Director, responsible for advancing its mission, growing and diversifying its funding base, and fostering a global, inclusive community of stakeholders. https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-initiative-now-accepting-your-application-for-executive-director

The OSI is proud to stand with the “End of 10” campaign—a ...

2025-10-15T14:18:44Z

The OSI is proud to stand with the “End of 10” campaign—a community-driven effort to turn the looming end of Windows 10 support into an opportunity for freedom, sustainability, and digital empowerment. https://opensource.org/blog/end-of-10-the-open-source-alternative-to-forced-obsolescence

OSI is now opening its search for a new executive director. We ...

2025-10-10T19:06:43Z

OSI is now opening its search for a new executive director. We are greatly appreciative of Maffulli’s work over the last four years and look forward to what our next ED will build upon his foundation. https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-initiative-executive-director-search-begins

OSI charts next phase for the organization with executive ...

2025-09-15T15:02:41Z

OSI charts next phase for the organization with executive director search https://opensource.org/blog/osi-next-phase-executive-director-search #OpenSource

At UN Open Source Week, Sayeed Choudhury spoke about Open Forum ...

2025-07-14T13:33:41Z

At UN Open Source Week, Sayeed Choudhury spoke about Open Forum for AI (OFAI) and the importance of openness as a design principle for infrastructure, including the development of AI. https://opensource.org/blog/building-digital-public-goods-reflections-from-un-open-source-week-2025

As the world face geopolitical uncertainty and increasingly ...

2025-07-04T09:04:43Z

As the world face geopolitical uncertainty and increasingly frequent cyber attacks, in particular state-backed attacks, fostering stronger cybersecurity has never been more important. https://opensource.org/blog/keeping-europe-safe-and-advancing-open-source-osi-provides-feedback-to-the-eu-cybersecurity-act

Bill Gates met Linus Torvalds for the first time. One built an ...

2025-06-23T18:35:42Z

Bill Gates met Linus Torvalds for the first time.
One built an empire by selling software.
The other built a revolution by giving it away.

The OSI is proud to stand with the “End of 10” campaign—a ...

2025-05-28T12:23:40Z

For AI to be truly Open Source, it must uphold the same ...

2025-04-08T19:38:42Z

For AI to be truly Open Source, it must uphold the same principles that have defined Open Source software for over two decades. There is no “80% open” or “open enough.” The freedom to use, study, modify, and share isn’t negotiable. It’s either there, or it isn’t. https://opensource.org/blog/there-are-no-degrees-of-open-why-openness-is-binary #OpenSource

There is a need to develop signals that provide broader ...

2025-02-18T15:16:42Z

There is a need to develop signals that provide broader information than just licensing, which today is captured in terms of service, contracts or public licenses. https://opensource.org/datagovernance #opensourceai

"I heard Llama mentioned in the context of #OpenSource AI and ...

2025-01-29T16:50:56Z

"I heard Llama mentioned in the context of #OpenSource AI and that's appalling because Llama is not an #OpenSource anything. Llama’s terms of use contain restrictions that are so clearly in violation of the basic principles of #OpenSource that we don’t need to even think that because it’s an AI it requires special treatment. Join us: Tell Zuckerberg and Yann LeCunn publicly that Lama is not open source, it violates the Open Source Definition. LLama is not Open Source. Stop lying,” ed (npub1lrn…r5e2) #SWH2025

Opensource.net is open to receiving new proposals from the ...

2025-01-06T15:44:44Z

Opensource.net is open to receiving new proposals from the community in 2025. Learn about the topic articles published in 2024 on this platform designed to foster knowledge sharing: https://opensource.org/blog/top-articles-at-opensource-net-in-2024

For AI to truly be open, developers need access to the same tools ...

2024-11-22T11:08:44Z

For AI to truly be open, developers need access to the same tools and data as the original creators. https://opensource.org/blog/open-data-and-open-source-ai-charting-a-course-to-get-more-of-both #OpenSource

Open Data and Open Source AI: Charting a course to get more of ...

2024-11-18T08:00:44Z

Open Data and Open Source AI: Charting a course to get more of both https://opensource.org/blog/open-data-and-open-source-ai-charting-a-course-to-get-more-of-both #OpenSource

If ScanCode was able to identify a specific non-SPDX license, the ...

2024-11-13T01:51:44Z

If ScanCode was able to identify a specific non-SPDX license, the current “NOASSERTION” or “OTHER” license will be replaced with the newly identified specific non-SPDX license in the form of a ScanCode LicenseRef. https://opensource.org/blog/clearlydefined-v2-0-adds-support-for-licenserefs #OpenSource

The board is confident that the process has resulted in a ...

2024-11-04T11:04:41Z

The board is confident that the process has resulted in a definition that meets the standards of Open Source as defined in the Open Source Definition and the Four Essential Freedoms, and we’re energized about how this definition positions OSI to facilitate meaningful and practical Open Source guidance for the entire industry.” https://opensource.org/blog/the-open-source-initiative-announces-the-release-of-the-industrys-first-open-source-ai-definition #OpenSource

Open Source is never hyphenated when referring to software. ...

2024-09-27T11:25:44Z

Open Source is never hyphenated when referring to software. https://opensource.org/blog/is-open-source-ever-hyphenated #OpenSource

Open data or transparent data: Either the dataset should be open, ...

2024-09-24T18:49:44Z

Open data or transparent data: Either the dataset should be open, or there should be enough detailed information for someone to recreate the dataset. https://opensource.org/blog/data-transparency-in-open-source-ai-protecting-sensitive-datasets #OpenSource

Bloomberg is seeking a Technical Architect in NYC to join our ...

2024-09-17T19:31:41Z

Bloomberg is seeking a Technical Architect in NYC to join our OSPO team. This is a great opportunity to shape the future of open source strategy and make a real-world impact. Learn more and apply here: https://bloomberg.avature.net/su/d171672a76508c4f

The Open Source Initiative is looking for an US Policy Manager: ...

2024-09-12T11:02:40Z

The Open Source Initiative is looking for an US Policy Manager: Collaborate with the OSI’s leadership team to develop and implement a comprehensive public policy agenda for the US.

https://opensource.org/vacancy-osi-policy-analyst-us