Ensuring Open Source AI thrives under the EU’s new AI rules
In 2024, the European Union approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, the world’s first legal framework for AI. Part of the law mandated the creation of a Code of Practice for General Purpose AI for AI developers. The OSI applied to take part in the drafting of these rules, but when the first draft arrived, we discovered issues that would make it impossible for Open Source AI projects to comply. Here’s how we fixed them.
Announcing the new directors of OSI board
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.
OSI and Apereo Foundation Respond to White House on AI Action Plan
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.
Your support, our focus: The OSI’s 2025 roadmap to a stronger Open Source ecosystem
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.
Reimagining data for Open Source AI: A call to action
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.
OSI’s board of directors in 2025: details about the elections
The OSI board of directors is renewing 3 of its seats with an open election process among its full individual members and affiliates.
Open Source AI and policy from the perspective of East Asia
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.
Top Open Source licenses in 2024
The top 20 OSI-Approved licenses most frequently sought out by our community in 2024 based on number of pageviews.
2024 end-of-year review: policy and standards
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.
2024 end-of-year review: Open Source AI Definition v1.0
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.
Top articles at OpenSource.net in 2024
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.
ClearlyDefined: 2024 in review – milestones, growth and community impact
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.
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