The Open Source Initiative (OSI) board of directors validated the results of the polls, confirmed Carlo Piana as director and welcomed Ruth Suele, recommended by Affiliates, and McCoy Smith recommended by Individual supporters, as new directors.

The OSI submitted public comments with the Apereo Foundation in response to the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy’s (OSTP) request for information (RFI) on an AI Action Plan. Our comment outlines the benefits of Open Source and aims to position the organization and the broader Open Source community as a resource for policymakers.

The Open Source Initiative (OSI) has released its strategic roadmap for 2025, outlining critical initiatives designed to reinforce its role as a central authority in the Open Source ecosystem.

The Open Source Initiative (OSI) and Open Future have published a white paper: “Data Governance in Open Source AI: Enabling Responsible and Systematic Access.” This document is the culmination of a global co-design process, enriched by insights from a vibrant two-day workshop held in Paris in October 2024.

The OSI board of directors is renewing 3 of its seats with an open election process among its full individual members and affiliates.

Highlighting key conversations at the latest COSCUP focused on democratizing AI and exploring how public sectors and enterprises adopt Open Source technologies: how advocates in East Asia are addressing critical challenges in these Open Source landscapes.

The top 20 OSI-Approved licenses most frequently sought out by our community in 2024 based on number of pageviews.

As 2024 draws to a close, the Open Source Initiative (OSI) reflects on an eventful year marked by significant achievements in advocating for Open Source principles in policy and standards development worldwide.

The release of version 1.0 of the Open Source AI Definition (OSAID) marks an important milestone on a journey to ensure that AI systems are innovative and aligned with the foundational principles of Open Source: the freedoms to use, study, modify and share.

Learn about the top articles published at OpenSource.net in 2024. This site is dedicated to fostering knowledge sharing about Open Source software, hardware, open culture, and open knowledge.

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on a transformative year for the ClearlyDefined project. From technical advancements to community growth, this year has been nothing short of extraordinary. Here’s a recap of our key milestones and how we’ve continued to bring clarity to the Open Source ecosystem.

Launched with a $1.25 million commitment from partners, the GitHub Secure Open Source Fund is designed to address a critical issue: the often-overlooked necessity of security for widely-used Open Source projects.