Nostr notes by The Linux Foundation

In 2001, Revolution OS was released. The documentary captures the ...

2026-08-18T13:54:39Z

In 2001, Revolution OS was released. The documentary captures the origin story of GNU, Linux, and the free software movement, told by the people who built it, including Linus Torvalds and Richard Stallman.

https://youtu.be/errB71uSYLc?si=Ug7wlhtQjHVB0s2-

#Linux35

Not every country can build data centers, secure GPUs, or raise ...

2026-07-23T15:06:27Z

Not every country can build data centers, secure GPUs, or raise the capital for sovereign AI infrastructure. In a keynote address at the Confidential Computing Summit, Linux Foundation CEO Jim Zemlin details how confidential computing opens a different path to digital sovereignty.

Watch the full keynote to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OSaS8y_x3U

When AI researchers leave academia for private industry ...

2026-07-13T14:47:31Z

When AI researchers leave academia for private industry positions, a significant portion of AI innovation shifts away from the collaborative, public open-source ecosystem presenting a critical challenge for the future of independent, public-interest research and the training of future technical talent.

Linux Foundation board chair @nithyaruff examines the scale of that loss in part two of her series “From Campus to Community”

Read it here: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/part-2-from-campus-to-community-the-researcher-exodus

In part 1 of a new series, Linux Foundation Board Chair ...

2026-07-08T17:45:10Z

In part 1 of a new series, Linux Foundation Board Chair @NithyaRuff explores the deep history of open source in academia, the role of universities in public-interest tech, and the challenges ahead as the AI landscape shifts.

Read now: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/from-campus-to-community-part-one-the-critical-symbiotic-relationship-between-academia-and-the-linux-foundation

The 2026 World of Open Source Survey closes this week! This is ...

2026-07-08T15:23:38Z

The 2026 World of Open Source Survey closes this week! This is your chance to add your voice to public research on AI, digital sovereignty, and OSS security.

Take the survey today: https://research.net/r/Z35W9Q3

AI isn't eliminating Europe's tech jobs. It's ...

2026-06-30T21:44:12Z

AI isn't eliminating Europe's tech jobs. It's reshaping them.

The 2026 State of Tech Talent Europe report shows a +27% net hiring growth in IT jobs, 48% understaffing in cybersecurity, and upskilling outpacing external recruitment for talent recruitment.

Watch the highlight and read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/tech-talent-europe-2026

#TechTalent #LFResearch #OpenSource

Organizations spend billions cleaning the same entity data. A new ...

2026-06-29T13:32:38Z

Organizations spend billions cleaning the same entity data. A new LF Research report with BrightQuery, FINOS, and Overture Maps Foundation examines how open entity graphs lower that cost, reduce AI hallucinations, and improve compliance across financial services, supply chains, and more.

Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-data-on-global-entities
#OpenData #LFResearch #FINOS #AI

66% of organizations remain unfamiliar with the EU Cyber ...

2026-06-25T17:59:11Z

66% of organizations remain unfamiliar with the EU Cyber Resilience Act. The September 2026 reporting deadline is months away.

New data from LF Research and OpenSSF: awareness stalled, manufacturer readiness static, CVEs up 394% YoY in Q1 2026.

Read the full Report: bit.ly/4w3JpO5

The @npub1w8z…ukje AI Security survey is still open. If you ...

2026-06-19T20:45:32Z

The OpenSSF (npub1w8z…ukje) AI Security survey is still open.

If you have not taken it yet, now is a good time. Your input directly shapes the tooling priorities and community resources the OSS ecosystem will rely on.

Share your voice: https://linuxfoundation.research.net/r/KLBG8N8

In case you missed it: The 2026 State of Tech Talent Report ...

2026-06-17T16:15:27Z

In case you missed it:
The 2026 State of Tech Talent Report points to a clear reality: organizations are navigating growing complexity while continuing to compete for highly specialized technical talent.

Open source continues to play an expanding role across modern enterprise environments
As technical infrastructure scales, hiring priorities are increasingly focused on building teams equipped to support resilience, modernization, and long-term innovation.

Dive in: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-jobs-report-2026

AI is reshaping technical careers across Europe. A key takeaway ...

2026-06-11T14:12:30Z

AI is reshaping technical careers across Europe.
A key takeaway from the 2026 State of Tech Talent Europe Report: addressing the skills gap isn't just about finding talent, it's about helping people develop the skills needed for an AI-driven future.

Technical training now ranks above compensation as a retention strategy.

Read more:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/ai-open-source-and-the-skills-imperative-unpacking-the-2026-state-of-tech-talent-europe-report
#TechTalent #OpenSource #AI #LFEurope

The Linux Foundation has launched the OpenSharing Project, an ...

2026-06-10T18:28:59Z

The Linux Foundation has launched the OpenSharing Project, an open protocol for sharing AI assets and data across organizations, platforms, and cloud environments.

Contributed by @databricks, OpenSharing extends Delta Sharing to support the agentic AI era, enabling interoperable exchange of AI models, agent skills, and unstructured data through a common standard.

Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-announces-opensharing-project-to-standardize-ai-asset-and-data-exchange

The CRA's December 2027 deadline is closing in. 66% of the ...

2026-06-09T16:29:24Z

The CRA's December 2027 deadline is closing in. 66% of the industry is still unfamiliar with the regulation, and non-compliance fines can reach 15 million euros.

The 2026 CRA Awareness and Readiness Report from the Linux Foundation and OpenSSF breaks down what needs to change.

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/cra-readiness-2026?hsLang=en
#CRA #OpenSource #CyberSecurity

Most organizations are not hiring their way out of AI skills ...

2026-06-08T19:19:52Z

Most organizations are not hiring their way out of AI skills gaps. They are training through them.

New data from the 2026 State of Tech Talent Europe: organizations are 3.7x more likely to upskill than hire. Cybersecurity is critically understaffed, and 61% report capability gaps in AI security.

Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/tech-talent-europe-2026

#TechTalent #Upskilling #AI #OpenSource

The EU Cyber Resilience Act is live. September enforcement is ...

2026-06-05T18:25:19Z

The EU Cyber Resilience Act is live. September enforcement is next. Most of the ecosystem is still not paying attention.

In a recent blog, OpenSSF (npub1w8z…ukje) CTO Christopher Robinson provides his take on the findings from the upcoming 2026 CRA Awareness and Readiness Report dropping June 9 in Brussels. Read the preview and subscribe to get the full report next week.

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/taking-stock-of-the-state-of-european-cyber-resilience-act-cra-compliance-an-urgent-wake-up-call-for-the-open-source-ecosystem

Tokens are now the largest and fastest-growing line item on ...

2026-06-03T17:16:31Z

Tokens are now the largest and fastest-growing line item on enterprise AI budget, but until now, there was no neutral standard to manage them.

To remedy that, the Linux Foundation today announced the intent to launch the Tokenomics Foundation, establishing open benchmarks and best practices for AI infrastructure economics.

Read the full announcement: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-announces-the-intent-to-launch-the-tokenomics-foundation-to-establish-open-standards-for-ai-cost-management

How does your organization manage its open source activities? LF ...

2026-06-01T14:02:39Z

How does your organization manage its open source activities?

LF Research & the TODO Group (#OSPO) (npub1802…5yl6) launched the 9th annual OSPO Survey with CNCF and FinOps to map how Open Source Program Offices drive AI governance, security, InnerSource, and cloud strategy.

Take the survey today: https://www.research.net/r/DSQ67DJ

The tech talent landscape is evolving rapidly, creating a ...

2026-05-29T13:06:15Z

The tech talent landscape is evolving rapidly, creating a critical skills gap in AI and automation software engineering. The latest blog by Hilary Carter, SVP of LF Research, breaks down why strategic upskilling within existing development teams is the most sustainable path forward for modern tech infrastructure.

Read the full analysis: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/navigating-the-2026-tech-talent-landscape-why-upskilling-is-our-best-answer-to-the-ai-skills-crisis

OpenMDW-1.1 is now available — and NVIDIA is adopting it across ...

2026-05-28T16:35:49Z

OpenMDW-1.1 is now available — and NVIDIA is adopting it across Cosmos, Isaac GR00T, Ising, and Nemotron model families.

A permissive, unified legal framework purpose-built for AI models.

Learn more at openmdw.ai

AI adoption is climbing, but the talent gap is real. The latest ...

2026-05-26T13:18:27Z

AI adoption is climbing, but the talent gap is real. The latest report from LF Research, LF Education, and KodeKloud shows 90% of organizations struggle to find skilled professionals.

Demand remains highest for expertise in AI, cloud, Linux, cybersecurity, Kubernetes, and DevOps, with hiring managers prioritizing certifications and practical experience to validate skills.

Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-jobs-report-2026

The @npub1802…5yl6 is launching the Agentic AI to Empower OSPOs ...

2026-05-19T20:09:03Z

The TODO Group (#OSPO) (npub1802…5yl6) is launching the Agentic AI to Empower OSPOs Working Group!
As AI adoption scales, this practitioner-led group will look to provide practical guides for OSPOs navigating the AI era
Don't experiment in isolation—join the open call on May 26 to help shape the future of AI-powered open source operations for OPSOs.

Get involved: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/todo-group-launches-new-working-group-on-agentic-ai-to-empower-open-source-program-offices

"The Linux Foundation's May 2026 Newsletter is live. This ...

2026-05-14T20:33:06Z

"The Linux Foundation's May 2026 Newsletter is live. This month's edition spans open source AI, cloud native infrastructure, networking, and security — featuring Mega May Cyber Boost training savings, new research on commercial open source and generative AI, and upcoming global events across the LF ecosystem.

📖 Read the newsletter: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/linux-foundation-newsletter-may-2026

#LinuxFoundation #OpenSource #CloudNative #AI"

The Confidential Computing Summit 2026 schedule is LIVE! This is ...

2026-05-07T17:15:31Z

The Confidential Computing Summit 2026 schedule is LIVE! This is the essential technical gathering for developers defining the future of secure AI.

Deep-dive into hardware-rooted attestation, scaling Confidential AI on #Kubernetes with TEEs, and building the "Trust Layer" for autonomous agents.

San Francisco | June 23-24. Early Bird ends May 12.

Register Now: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/confidential-computing-summit-2026-schedule-showcases-next-era-of-ai-sovereignty

#ConfidentialComputing #Developer #AI #LinuxFoundation

The App Defense Alliance has launched its certified products ...

2026-05-07T13:43:43Z

The App Defense Alliance has launched its certified products portal, debuting with 45 independently verified mobile applications.

Developers get a streamlined path to certification. Platforms and enterprises get a more consistent basis for evaluating application security.

Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/app-defense-alliance-launches-certified-products-portal

#AppSec #Cybersecurity

We are pleased to share that Daniel Scales has once again been ...

2026-04-28T14:25:28Z

We are pleased to share that Daniel Scales has once again been named to the #WTR300: The World’s Leading Corporate Trademark Professionals.

This recognition by World Trademark Review highlights the LF’s dedication to protecting the brands that power #opensource innovation. We are proud to have his leadership at the Linux Foundation.

Congratulations, Daniel, on this well-deserved honor!

How is AI changing your day-to-day dev work? The Linux Foundation ...

2026-04-23T15:31:39Z

How is AI changing your day-to-day dev work?
The Linux Foundation is collecting real-world insights from developers.
👉 Share your experience today: https://linuxfoundation.research.net/r/2FL69K2
#AI #OpenSource #Developers #SoftwareEngineering

Agentic AI introduces new opportunities and challenges for ...

2026-04-21T19:23:02Z

Agentic AI introduces new opportunities and challenges for regulated industries.
In this blog, Hilary Carter, SVP of Research at the Linux Foundation, explains why guardrails are essential to support transparency, accountability, and responsible adoption.

Open source provides visibility into how systems are built and behave, helping organizations navigate complexity with confidence.

Read the full blog: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/navigating-the-agentic-ai-guardrails-why-open-source-is-the-key-to-ai-in-regulated-industries

#AgenticAI #OpenSource #ResponsibleAI #AITransparency #TechPolicy

The transition to deploying agents at scale depends on solving ...

2026-04-21T17:23:41Z

The transition to deploying agents at scale depends on solving fundamental challenges around security, identity, and trust.
Watch the full interview on @theCUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koM1wTPhwS4

RE: https://mastodon.social/@lfeurope/116443038418990140 Open ...

2026-04-21T16:14:07Z

RE: https://mastodon.social/@lfeurope/116443038418990140

Open source is shaping how Europe builds and secures its digital future.

Alignment between policy, industry, and community is key to what comes next.

Join the conversation on 8 June:
https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-policy-ecosystem-forum/register/

#OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #Innovation

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Registrations open: Open Source Policy & Ecosystem Forum (#OSPEForum) 2026 (8 June, Brussels).
Policymakers, industry, and open source leaders discussing #digitalsovereignty and #cybersecurity
Learn more: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-policy-ecosystem-forum/register/

"“LF Decentralized Trust is not only where critical ...

2026-04-21T14:14:45Z

"“LF Decentralized Trust is not only where critical infrastructure for today is being built, but where the next wave of trust technologies are already taking shape.”
The pace of decentralized adoption is accelerating.
Read other key highlights from LFDT’s announcement, here: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/lf-decentralized-trust-announces-10-new-members-adds-tokenized-assets-standard-as-a-new-lab "

Open source continues to shape AI and digital infrastructure. ...

2026-04-20T13:54:42Z

Open source continues to shape AI and digital infrastructure.

This month covers AI-driven security, Kubernetes for AI workloads, and emerging standards for system interaction and transactions, along with research, education, and community updates.

👉 Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/linux-foundation-newsletter-april-2026

#OpenSource #AI #Kubernetes #Cloud #Cybersecurity

The Battery Data Alliance has released a standardized battery ...

2026-04-17T18:02:41Z

The Battery Data Alliance has released a standardized battery dataset developed with Microsoft. This initiative aims to accelerate interoperability across energy storage systems and grid-aware applications.

Access the dataset from LF Energy: https://climatetechreview.com/lf-energy-and-microsoft-release-standardized-battery-dataset-to-accelerate-industry-collaboration/#google_vignette

#OpenData #Sustainability #EnergyStorage

Generative AI is reshaping open source development. We’re ...

2026-04-16T16:22:04Z

Generative AI is reshaping open source development.
We’re gathering real insights from developers worldwide.
Your experience can shape what comes next.
👉 Contribute now: https://linuxfoundation.research.net/r/2FL69K2
#OpenSource #GenerativeAI #DevCommunity #AIinTech

From internal projects to the global standard for developer ...

2026-04-13T18:04:10Z

From internal projects to the global standard for developer portals. The #Backstage story takes the center stage in the latest CNCF documentary. See how the community transformed developer experience by centralizing infrastructure and simplifying complex workflows.
▶️ bit.ly/47UjnDm

Leaders across the open source ecosystem gathered to discuss the ...

2026-04-10T13:59:03Z

Leaders across the open source ecosystem gathered to discuss the priorities shaping AI agent development.
Four themes stood out: trust and identity, security and privacy, adoption in regulated industries, and the role of open source.

The direction is clear. Progress in AI must be supported by systems that are reliable, accountable, and grounded in human oversight.

Read the full report:https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/ai-exec-forum-2026
#OpenSource #AI #AgenticAI #CyberSecurity #LinuxFoundation

Congratulations A2A on its one year anniversary! In less than a ...

2026-04-09T16:15:45Z

Congratulations A2A on its one year anniversary! In less than a year, A2A has moved from initial release to a production-ready open standard for seamless agent-to-agent communication.

Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/a2a-protocol-surpasses-150-organizations-lands-in-major-cloud-platforms-and-sees-enterprise-production-use-in-first-year

Open source AI tools like Ray and vLLM show what works: ...

2026-04-08T13:26:06Z

Open source AI tools like Ray and vLLM show what works: simplicity, flexibility, and timing.

The latest Linux Foundation Research report captures AI Executive Forum insights on how agents are reshaping development and why trust systems are now essential.

Read: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/ai-exec-forum-2026

#OpenSource #AI #LinuxFoundation

The Linux Foundation is putting Claude Mythos preview to work for ...

2026-04-07T20:52:29Z

The Linux Foundation is putting Claude Mythos preview to work for defensive security purposes as part of a new initiative with partners including Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Palo Alto Networks. Together, we will secure the world’s most critical software in a new AI era for open source maintainers.

Read more here: https://linuxfoundation.org/blog/project-glasswing-gives-maintainers-advanced-ai-to-secure-open-source

Building a company around open source presents challenges across ...

2026-04-07T14:31:28Z

Building a company around open source presents challenges across monetization, licensing, and long-term defensibility.
This survey examines how commercial open source companies navigate these realities and capture value at scale.
We are inviting founders and enterprise leaders to contribute their experience.
The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete.
👉 Add your perspective:
https://linuxfoundation.research.net/r/N5VR9S9
#OpenSource #LinuxFoundation #COSS #EnterpriseTech #OSS

How much does open source actually contribute to the global ...

2026-04-06T21:36:16Z

How much does open source actually contribute to the global economy? Irving Wladawsky-Berger reviews a new framework from Linux Foundation Research that measures the financial impact of community work. The data reveals that the effort of developers everywhere acts as a massive economic engine for almost every industry.
Read the full blog:https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/the-economic-value-of-open-source-software-contributions
#OpenSource #Economics #LinuxFoundation #TechTrends #OpenData

This survey gathers insights from founders and enterprise leaders ...

2026-04-02T18:04:40Z

This survey gathers insights from founders and enterprise leaders working in commercial open source.
Your input helps inform future research and direction.

Take the survey today: https://linuxfoundation.research.net/r/N5VR9S9
#OpenSource #OSS #COSS

Today, the Linux Foundation announced it is launching the x402 ...

2026-04-02T13:57:05Z

Today, the Linux Foundation announced it is launching the x402 Foundation with the contribution of the x402 protocol from Coinbase. As the neutral home for x402, the Foundation will advance the x402 protocol and help enable community-based innovation in open payments.

Read more here: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-is-launching-the-x402-foundation-and-welcoming-the-contribution-of-the-x402-protocol

Most connected devices rely on software that must run reliably ...

2026-04-01T16:54:26Z

Most connected devices rely on software that must run reliably for years.
The Zephyr Turns 10 report highlights how organizations are approaching embedded development and how the Zephyr ecosystem has evolved.
Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/zephyr-turns-10

#ZephyrProject #OpenSource #EmbeddedSystems #RTOS #IoT

Reducing friction is key to broader agent adoption. The Goose ...

2026-03-30T19:32:12Z

Reducing friction is key to broader agent adoption.

The Goose agent now works with Claude Code, ChatGPT, and Gemini subscriptions through the Agent Client Protocol—no separate API keys required.

Read more: https://block.github.io/goose/blog/2026/03/19/use-goose-with-your-ai-subscription/
#AI #Agents #OpenSource #AAIF

Distributed inference is becoming a standard cloud native ...

2026-03-30T19:09:16Z

Distributed inference is becoming a standard cloud native workload.
#llmd has joined the #CNCF Sandbox, bringing Kubernetes-native routing, orchestration, and disaggregated serving to AI inference.

Learn more: https://www.cncf.io/blog/2026/03/24/welcome-llm-d-to-the-cncf-evolving-kubernetes-into-sota-ai-infrastructure/
#Kubernetes #AI #CloudNative #CNCF

As data infrastructure grows more complex, open collaboration ...

2026-03-25T13:24:29Z

As data infrastructure grows more complex, open collaboration becomes essential.

That’s why the Linux Foundation is welcoming SQLMesh, an open source data transformation framework, to grow under vendor-neutral governance and support the next generation of data infrastructure in the open.

Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-welcomes-sqlmesh-project

#openSource #openCollaboration #openSourceAI

Ten years ago, Zephyr set out to rethink embedded development. ...

2026-03-23T14:52:01Z

Ten years ago, Zephyr set out to rethink embedded development.
Today the Zephyr Project powers an ecosystem of developers and hardware platforms worldwide.

In a new blog, Hilary Carter, SVP of LF Research, reflects on the Foundation’s latest research study on the project’s past decade of open collaboration and embedded innovation.

Read the blog:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/zephyr-at-10-a-decade-of-open-source-embedded-innovation

#ZephyrProject #OpenSource #EmbeddedSystems #LinuxFoundation

Behind every open source project is a community working together ...

2026-03-20T16:59:59Z

Behind every open source project is a community working together to solve real problems.

This month, the Linux Foundation highlights how that collaboration continues to grow across cloud, AI, and infrastructure.

See what is being built.

Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/linux-foundation-newsletter-march-2026

#OpenSource #LinuxFoundation #Tech #AI

The Open Source Summit and Embedded Linux Conference North ...

2026-03-19T13:18:44Z

The Open Source Summit and Embedded Linux Conference North America 2026 schedule is officially live!

📍Join the open source community in Minneapolis, May 18-20, to explore the future of open, community-led software.

Make sure you register by March 24 for Early Bird pricing: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/open-source-summit-north-america-2026-schedule-showcases-next-era-of-ai

ICYMI: Most organizations use open source. Few treat contribution ...

2026-03-18T16:02:11Z

ICYMI: Most organizations use open source. Few treat contribution as strategy.
The 2025 Open Source ROI Report from the Linux Foundation shows measurable gains in productivity, talent attraction, and long term competitiveness.

Move from consumer to collaborator.
Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/contribution-roi

#OpenSource #OSS #Innovation #TechStrategy #OpenCollaboration

NeoNephos Foundation welcomes BWI GmbH (Premier), SUSE LLC ...

2026-03-18T13:11:58Z

NeoNephos Foundation welcomes BWI GmbH (Premier), SUSE LLC (General), and Fraunhofer ISST (Associate).

Together, members are advancing a federated, interoperable European cloud.

One year in, #IPCEI-CIS is gaining momentum.
Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/neonephos-foundation-welcomes-bwi-gmbh-suse-llc-and-fraunhofer-isst-as-members

#OpenSource #CloudNative #DigitalSovereignty #NeoNephos

The Linux Foundation Announces $12.5 Million in Grant Funding ...

2026-03-17T16:09:26Z

The Linux Foundation Announces $12.5 Million in Grant Funding (via Alpha-Omega and OpenSSF (npub1w8z…ukje))

Anthropic, AmazonWebServices, GitHub, Google, GoogleDeepMind, Microsoft, OpenAI to Invest in Sustainable Security Solutions for #OpenSource

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-announces-12.5-million-in-grant-funding-from-leading-organizations-to-advance-open-source-security

Zephyr is marking a decade of open source innovation in embedded ...

2026-03-17T14:09:24Z

Zephyr is marking a decade of open source innovation in embedded systems.
New research shows strong adoption and growing momentum across industries.
Read the full insights shaping the next decade of Zephyr. https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/zephyr-turns-10
#ZephyrProject #OpenSource

Announcing the general availability of #Newton 1.0, the ...

2026-03-16T22:40:43Z

Announcing the general availability of #Newton 1.0, the open-source, extensible physics engine for robot learning.

Key features:
• Stable articulated mechanism simulation
• Hydroelastic contact modeling
• Deformable body simulation (cables, cloth, rubber)
• Accelerated robot learning at scale

Netwon is a Linux Foundation project developed by Disney Research, Walt Disney Imagineering, GoogleDeepMind,
and NVIDIA.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cMm39x
#NVIDIAGTC

ICYMI: Open source AI is key to Canada’s economic growth. AI ...

2026-03-11T14:29:44Z

ICYMI: Open source AI is key to Canada’s economic growth.
AI could add 9% to GDP by 2035. The new Linux Foundation Research report outlines how open collaboration accelerates adoption and strengthens sovereignty.

Read the report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-canada

#OpenSource #AI #OpenSourceAI #Canada #Innovation #LinuxFoundation

⏰ 🆓 "AI Runs on Open Source and Real Humans," a free ...

2026-03-10T19:02:58Z

⏰ 🆓 "AI Runs on Open Source and Real Humans," a free webinar is TOMORROW! Join us to explore how Linux, cloud native platforms, and AI come together to build career leverage in today's competitive IT market.

📅 March 11| 08:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM ET | 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET -- register for FREE now: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/webinars/ai-runs-on-open-source-and-real-humans?hsLang=en

#AI #CloudNative #Linux #OpenSource #AgenticAI #CNCF

Open source powers the modern enterprise. Contribution is where ...

2026-03-10T13:11:29Z

Open source powers the modern enterprise. Contribution is where the value grows.

The Linux Foundation’s 2025 Open Source ROI Report shows:
• 2–5x return on contribution
• 10% faster product development
• 66% faster security response
• $23.2B in benefits from $3.9B invested

Read the report:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/contribution-roi

#OpenSource #LinuxFoundation #OSS #CloudNative #CyberSecurity

India’s AI market is providing significant economic and social ...

2026-03-09T13:57:39Z

India’s AI market is providing significant economic and social opportunities for the country.
The LF Research, in collaboration with Meta, finds the country’s AI market could reach nearly $32B by 2031. Open source, public-private collaboration, and a fast-growing AI talent base are driving that growth.

From agriculture and healthcare to justice and the creator economy, the impact is already measurable.
Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-india
#AI #OpenSource #ResponsibleAI

Is open source worth the investment? For leading enterprises, the ...

2026-03-06T20:14:09Z

Is open source worth the investment?
For leading enterprises, the answer is already clear.
Open source drives innovation, improves security through transparency, and builds ecosystems that outlast products.
It is not about cutting costs. It is about building influence.

Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/is-open-source-worth-the-investment
#OpenSource #LinuxFoundation #EnterpriseTech #CloudComputing #CyberSecurity

🐧 ☁️ 🤖 AI specialization gets attention. Career ...

2026-03-06T14:30:14Z

🐧 ☁️ 🤖 AI specialization gets attention. Career durability gets results.

The professionals standing out today understand Linux, cloud native platforms, and the infrastructure that keeps AI running at scale.

Join our free webinar, “AI Runs on Open Source and Real Humans,” and learn how to build AI skills that compound over time.

📅 March 11 | 08:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM ET | 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET

Register for FREE today: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/webinars/ai-runs-on-open-source-and-real-humans?hsLang=en

#AI #CloudNative #Linux #OpenSource #AgenticAI #CNCF

Zephyr Turns 10. A decade of open governance and real-world ...

2026-03-05T18:58:35Z

Zephyr Turns 10.
A decade of open governance and real-world deployment.
New Linux Foundation research confirms strong global adoption and long-lifecycle production use.

Most organizations plan to grow their Zephyr footprint. Many already rely on it in commercial products designed to operate for years.
The next phase focuses on maintenance, certifications, and ecosystem resilience.
Read the report and get involved.
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/zephyr-turns-10

#Zephyr #OpenSource #RTOS #LinuxFoundation #IoT

Canada leads in AI research, but only 25% of firms have fully ...

2026-03-04T13:54:35Z

Canada leads in AI research, but only 25% of firms have fully implemented AI solutions.
Open-source AI is the catalyst for change. We’re looking at capitalizing on an 8% productivity increase and $180B in economic value by 2030.

Dive in: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-canada
#AI #OpenSource #Canada #TechNews #LFResearch

The Linux Foundation introduces the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation, ...

2026-03-03T18:04:11Z

The Linux Foundation introduces the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation, advancing the next chapter of AI-RAN innovation through open collaboration.

OCUDU unites industry, research, and public sector leaders to accelerate trusted 5G evolution and help shape the path to 6G.

Open source moving from vision to infrastructure.

Learn more: https://ocudu.org/news/linux-foundation-announces-ocudu-ecosystem-foundation-to-accelerate-open-source-ai-ran-innovation/
https://ocudu.org/

#OpenSource #AI #RAN #5G #6G #WirelessInnovation #Telecom

India is becoming a global accelerator for AI that advances ...

2026-03-02T20:26:53Z

India is becoming a global accelerator for AI that advances social good.
Open collaboration, digital public infrastructure, and engineering depth are shaping a model for inclusive growth.
Read the full blog from Hilary Carter.
🔗 https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/scaling-inclusive-growth-why-india-is-the-worlds-ai-accelerator-for-social-good
#OpenSource #AIForGood #LinuxFoundation #ResponsibleAI #India

Agentic AI is moving into real-world deployment. The ...

2026-03-02T18:53:27Z

Agentic AI is moving into real-world deployment. The infrastructure behind it must evolve just as quickly.

The PyTorch Foundation’s nine new members signal strong momentum around building the open AI stack in a vendor-neutral environment. From PyTorch and DeepSpeed to vLLM and Ray, these layers depend on shared governance and technical stewardship.

It is encouraging to see the ecosystem building forward, together.

🔗 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gTbR7b8U

AI is reshaping careers. As AI moves into production, demand is ...

2026-02-27T20:49:09Z

AI is reshaping careers. As AI moves into production, demand is rising for skills in Linux, cloud native, orchestration, and security.

Join the free webinar “AI Runs on Open Source and Real Humans” on March 11 to explore where AI careers grow and how infra expertise creates real leverage.

Register: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/webinars/ai-runs-on-open-source-and-real-humans?hsLang=en

#AI #CloudNative #Linux #OpenSource

Canada has research strength. It has top talent. The missing ...

2026-02-26T13:48:55Z

Canada has research strength. It has top talent.
The missing piece is adoption at scale.
In her blog, Hilary Carter, SVP of LF Research outlines how open ecosystems can turn potential into measurable economic impact.

Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/oh-canada-why-our-ai-future-is-open
#OpenSource #AI #Innovation #LinuxFoundation

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@OpenSearchProject/116126946163321975 ...

2026-02-25T18:29:07Z

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@OpenSearchProject/116126946163321975

The OpenSearch Project 2026 roadmap is built on four pillars: Modernization, Observability and Analytics, Scalability and Resiliency, and Community.

A focused plan grounded in performance, governance, and long-term sustainability.

If search and observability power your systems, this matters.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q044tkn90

#OpenSearch #OpenSource #Search #Observability #CloudNative

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In our latest blog, #OpenSearch community leaders explore how far OpenSearch has come and outline the 2026 roadmap — built on four pillars:
- Search Modernization
- Observability & Analytics
- Scalability & Resiliency
- Community & Platform

These pillars set the course for OpenSearch as the preferred open source solution for search, analytics, and observability.

🔗 https://hubs.la/Q044tkn90

Take a trip down memory lane with the journey of Linux’s humble ...

2026-02-25T17:26:43Z

Take a trip down memory lane with the journey of Linux’s humble beginnings. From a personal project hacked on a simple Unix‑like kernel for his 386 PC in 1991 to powering everything from enterprise clouds to edge devices — a true testament to what can happen when individuals share code, ideas, and trust.

Read the full article: https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/18/linus_torvalds_and_friends

#OpenSource #Leadership #Community #Collaboration #Linux

In case you missed it: The CNCF Annual Cloud Native Survey data ...

2026-02-25T14:24:45Z

In case you missed it: The CNCF Annual Cloud Native Survey data indicates a shift from adoption to operation.

Most organizations focus on deploying and operating AI workloads rather than training models. Maturity follows consistent patterns, with automation and GitOps serving as indicators of production readiness.

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/cncf-2025-annual-survey

#CloudNative #OpenSource #Kubernetes #CNCF #PlatformEngineering #DevOps #Infrastructure #AI

RE: https://mastodon.social/@lfeurope/116126706710918882 ...

2026-02-24T23:05:57Z

RE: https://mastodon.social/@lfeurope/116126706710918882

Leadership drives impact.

Thanks to Gabriele Columbro, Linux Foundation Europe became a trusted hub for open source, policy, and digital sovereignty.

Effective March 1, Thierry Carrez will lead the next chapter: stronger collaboration, broader impact, and open infrastructure across Europe.

Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/dHwhY3SY

#OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #LinuxFoundation #OpenInfrastructure #EuropeanTech

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Linux Foundation Europe is entering a new chapter.

We extend our thanks to Gabriele Columbro for his leadership over the past three years, and we’re pleased to welcome Thierry Carrez ( Thierry Carrez (npub1m3t…hjwu) ) as General Manager, effective March 1.

With strong momentum across our growing European community, we look ahead to the next phase of open #collaboration

Read the full blog post for details:
https://linuxfoundation.eu/newsroom/a-new-chapter-for-linux-foundation-europe-leadership

#opensource #europe #linux #community

Leadership in open source shapes the future of global ...

2026-02-24T22:05:00Z

Leadership in open source shapes the future of global infrastructure, which is why we’re excited to announce that Shojiro Nakao (Panasonic Automotive Systems) and Yoshitake Kobayashi (Toshiba Corporation) have been elected to the Linux Foundation Board of Directors!

With deep expertise across automotive, embedded Linux and critical infrastructure, they’ll help guide the Foundation’s global strategy.

Learn more about them: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-announces-the-election-of-panasonic-automotive-systems-shojiro-nakao-and-toshiba-corporations-yoshitake-kobayashi-to-the-board-of-directors

New Linux Foundation research shows organizations that contribute ...

2026-02-24T20:01:36Z

New Linux Foundation research shows organizations that contribute to open source realize 2-5x ROI, and those that don’t risk up to $3.5M in hidden labor and maintenance costs.💰

The data is clear: contribution compounds value. Read the full release for more insights: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/new-linux-foundation-report-shows-active-open-source-contribution-delivers-2-5x-roi-while-passive-consumption-increases-costly-technical-debt

#OpenSource #Research

Google is renewing its Linux Foundation Platinum Membership and ...

2026-02-24T19:03:43Z

Google is renewing its Linux Foundation Platinum Membership and reaffirming its commitment to open source.

We’re thrilled to continue our collaboration and welcome Google’s April Kyle Nassi to our Board of Directors! Together with our community, we’re shaping the future of open innovation.

Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/google-renews-platinum-membership-with-the-linux-foundation-continuing-its-ongoing-support-for-the-open-source-community

The React Foundation is now operational! 👏 With support from ...

2026-02-24T17:05:07Z

The React Foundation is now operational! 👏

With support from Amazon, Huawei, Meta, Microsoft, Software Mansion and Vercel, the new Foundation ensures the React project is open, neutrally governed, community-led and sustainable.

Learn more here: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-announces-the-formation-of-the-react-foundation

#OpenSource

Tech careers are shaped by shifting demand and skills. The 2026 ...

2026-02-20T20:12:28Z

Tech careers are shaped by shifting demand and skills.
The 2026 State of Tech Talent survey helps map trends in skills, roles, and opportunities.
Contribute your experience and support shared insight.
Participate today: https://www.research.net/r/GP2GZP9
#TechCareers #OpenSource

Open source is shaping AI, cloud, and global innovation. The ...

2026-02-20T14:12:02Z

Open source is shaping AI, cloud, and global innovation.

The February Linux Foundation Newsletter covers Kubernetes in production AI, agentic infrastructure, new research, project updates, and events.

Read and subscribe:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/linux-foundation-newsletter-february-2026

#LinuxFoundation #OpenSource #AI #Kubernetes #CloudComputing

Open source use is now standard practice. Advantage lies in ...

2026-02-19T15:01:11Z

Open source use is now standard practice. Advantage lies in strategic contribution.
The difference is not adoption. It is moving from consumer to collaborator.
How is your organization evolving its open source strategy this year?
Stay tuned for the Linux Foundation’s latest research study on the ROI of open source contribution!

Subscribe to the LF Research mailing list to get the report first and access data-driven insights shaping open source strategy.

#OpenSource

🛠️ 🆓 Open source powers modern tech and modern careers. ...

2026-02-18T19:58:14Z

🛠️ 🆓 Open source powers modern tech and modern careers. The completely updated, FREE course: "A Beginner’s Guide to Open Source Software Development (LFD102)" helps you understand open source communities, contribution workflows, and collaboration. Skills employers value highly!

Enroll for FREE today: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/beginners-guide-open-source-software-development/

#OpenSourceCommunity #SoftwareEngineering #DevOpsLife #OpenSourceCareers #OSS

🛠️ 🆓 Open source powers modern tech and modern careers. ...

2026-02-17T17:22:42Z

India’s AI market is accelerating, and open source is helping ...

2026-02-17T14:20:32Z

India’s AI market is accelerating, and open source is helping fuel its growth.

A new report from LF Research and Meta finds 76% of Indian startups use #opensourceAI to innovate faster, and India’s AI market could reach $32B by 2031 – with the fastest-growing AI workforce globally.

Read the full report and the announcement.
📄 https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-india
Press release: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-research-finds-open-source-is-key-to-driving-indias-ai-market

#OpenSource #OpenSourceAI #AIResearch
#OpenSource #AI

🧱 You're already building infrastructure, apps, and cloud ...

2026-02-16T20:36:53Z

🧱 You're already building infrastructure, apps, and cloud systems. Now build your cybersecurity muscle. We make it fast, easy and free with the Cybersecurity Skills Framework from Linux Foundation Education & OpenSSF.

Understand the risks. Identify the skills. Strengthen your team. Start here, it's FREE! Try it now: https://cybersecurityframework.io

#Cybersecurity #InfoSec #ITLeadership #RiskManagement

🆕 Linux Kernel Modules (LFWS308) is a 1-day live virtual ...

2026-02-13T18:01:10Z

🆕 Linux Kernel Modules (LFWS308) is a 1-day live virtual workshop for developers ready to work inside production Linux systems.

Learn to design, load, manage, and debug kernel modules through hands-on labs. Ideal for engineers working across AI, cloud, and edge environments where stability and performance matter.

Next session starts soon. Enroll now: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/linux-kernel-modules-lfws308/

#Linux #LinuxKernel #OpenSource #DevOps #SystemEngineering

🆓 🎉 It's Free Open Source Software Month! Learn open ...

2026-02-12T21:28:03Z

🆓 🎉 It's Free Open Source Software Month! Learn open source skills for FREE!

From Linux fundamentals to Kubernetes, secure software, and emerging tech, check out Linux Foundation Education’s free learning library today: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/resources/

#OSS #CloudNative #Linux #Kubernetes #PlatformEngineers #DevOps #SysAdmins #FOSS

Fidelity Investments advances its role in FINOS with Platinum ...

2026-02-11T20:17:35Z

Fidelity Investments advances its role in FINOS with Platinum membership, strengthening collaboration, open standards, and responsible AI in financial services.

Full story: https://www.finos.org/press/fidelity-investments-upgrades-finos-membership-to-platinum-reinforcing-its-strategic-commitment-to-open-source-collaboration-in-financial-services

#FINOS #OpenSource #LinuxFoundation

Tech hiring decisions benefit from shared experience. Add your ...

2026-02-11T14:23:29Z

Tech hiring decisions benefit from shared experience.
Add your voice to the 2026 State of Tech Talent survey.
Participate today: https://www.research.net/r/GP2GZP9
#TechHiring #OpenSource

Canada has the talent and R&D to lead in AI. What matters now ...

2026-02-10T22:38:35Z

Canada has the talent and R&D to lead in AI. What matters now is adoption at scale.
New research with The Linux Foundation and Meta provides evidence for how open source AI helps close the gap between R&D and real economic value, through transparency, cost efficiency, and shared innovation.
Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-canada
#OpenSource #AI #Canada #OpenInnovation #LinuxFoundation

As autonomous AI systems scale, the need for shared frameworks ...

2026-02-10T18:44:24Z

As autonomous AI systems scale, the need for shared frameworks around delegation authority is becoming a necessity. People and the organizations they represent must be able to verifiably assert control over AI-driven workflows.

The Linux Foundation is proud to support the efforts of H2H and [tag]AAI_Society at the Summit on Human Agency.

🔗https://events.linuxfoundation.org/summit-on-human-agency/

Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7426685853806264321/

🆓 🎉 It's Free Open Source Software Month! Learn open ...

2026-02-09T14:13:24Z

Latin America’s next phase of growth is about participation, ...

2026-02-06T18:10:45Z

Latin America’s next phase of growth is about participation, not just adoption. Open source is opening the door to local leadership and real impact.

Read the full blog: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/latin-americas-ai-opportunity-from-adoption-to-co-creation-through-open-source

#LinuxFoundation #OpenSource #LatinAmerica

👀 Don’t miss this month’s THRIVE-ONE microlearning! ...

2026-02-06T17:16:47Z

👀 Don’t miss this month’s THRIVE-ONE microlearning! Explore how top tech runs in production:

🎮 Pokémon GO: ML + Kubernetes for global raids
🤖 DevOps Agents: YAML-driven automation
📈 AI Agents: Measure real economic impact
🧭 Travel GERS: Simplify integrations
⚛️ Hybrid Intelligence: AI meets quantum computing

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#AI #DevOps #CloudNative #Kubernetes #AIOps

AI is changing roles—but some skills still create long-term ...

2026-02-05T22:09:31Z

AI is changing roles—but some skills still create long-term leverage.
Join this free webinar to learn why Linux, cloud native platforms, and full-stack fluency matter more than ever.

📅 March 11 | Free registration:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/webinars/ai-runs-on-open-source-and-real-humans?hsLang=en

#AI #CloudNative #OpenSource #CNCF

Open source is supporting sovereign innovation across Latin ...

2026-02-04T14:11:46Z

Open source is supporting sovereign innovation across Latin America, lowering barriers and giving teams more flexibility and control over their AI infrastructure.
Here are the highlights.
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-latam?hsLang=en
#LFResearch #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #LatAm #OpenInnovation

🛠️ Take your LLM skills to production! Join Rust for ...

2026-02-03T21:24:45Z

🛠️ Take your LLM skills to production! Join Rust for Interfacing with Language Models (LFWS309) and build real-world LLM apps in Rust with hands-on labs and expert guidance.

Focus on what matters in production:
🔹 Type-safe integrations
🔹 Streaming responses
🔹 Structured outputs
🔹 RAG pipelines
🔹 Agent workflows

Next session starts soon — enroll now: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/rust-for-interfacing-with-language-models-lfws309/

#Rust #AIEngineering #LLMs #PlatformEngineering

LF Research, in partnership with LF Education, is studying how ...

2026-02-03T18:45:55Z

LF Research, in partnership with LF Education, is studying how tech talent is hired, retained, and trained worldwide.
Contribute to the 2026 State of Tech Talent survey.
Participate today: https://www.research.net/r/GP2GZP9
#TechTalent #OpenSource #Workforce

CNCF survey data shows cloud native technologies established as ...

2026-02-03T15:11:00Z

CNCF survey data shows cloud native technologies established as foundational infrastructure, with Kubernetes widely used in production.
Operational maturity increasingly shapes how organizations run AI workloads.

Watch the video highlights for key findings from the data and learn more at https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/cncf-2025-annual-survey

#CloudNative #OpenSource #Kubernetes #CNCF #PlatformEngineering #DevOps #Infrastructure #AI

MCP is emerging as a foundational protocol for the next ...

2026-02-02T14:16:16Z

MCP is emerging as a foundational protocol for the next technology movement.
Jim Zemlin, head of the Linux Foundation, explains why open, community-governed protocols are what enable technologies to scale and endure.

Get involved: https://aaif.io/
🎥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6XWYCM3Q8s

#OpenSource #OpenStandards #LinuxFoundation #MCP #DigitalInfrastructure #TechPolicy #FutureOfAI

👨🏻‍💻 From reliable RAG pipelines and Deep Agents to ...

2026-01-30T18:07:22Z

👨🏻‍💻 From reliable RAG pipelines and Deep Agents to Edge AI and observability, the latest THRIVE-ONE microlearning dives into the systems powering AI at scale.

Annual subscribers get new microlearning every week—plus access to 250+ tools.
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#AI #PlatformEngineering #CloudNative #DevOps

🧠 🆕 Just launched: Deploying Small Language Models ...

2026-01-28T19:01:50Z

🧠 🆕 Just launched: Deploying Small Language Models (LFWS307)
A live, 3-day, instructor-led workshop with 10+ hours of hands-on labs.

Learn to deploy SLMs across laptops, servers, edge devices, and the browser—skills built for real-world AI infrastructure and ML platform engineering.

Enroll now: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/deploying-small-language-models-lfws307/

#SmallLanguageModels #AIEngineering #MLOps #EdgeAI

Same cloud native stack, different AI results. Why? Chris ...

2026-01-28T14:15:51Z

Same cloud native stack, different AI results. Why?
Chris Aniszczyk, CNCF CTO, explains how Kubernetes fuels AI growth and why culture, governance, and collaboration drive success.
📖 Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/kubernetes-fuels-ai-growth-organizational-culture-remains-the-decisive-factor

#Kubernetes #CloudNative #AI #OpenSource