GitHub Policy

GitHub works on policy in its many forms—laws, regulations, norms, and standard practices—to fight for developers around the world. Learn more and contribute in our public repo! policy.github.com

GitHub's VP of Developer Policy @mlinksva participated in the @mitsmr/@bcg Responsible AI. His take: "Responsible AI should help leaders focus less on documenting impact and more on building institutions that can absorb and amplify these gains." mitsmr.com/4sFkJcP

SCOTUS's Cox ruling is a huge win for developers and the open internet: providing internet service does not create liability for user copyright infringement. Liability requires conscious, culpable conduct, not mere awareness of potential infringement. github.blog/news-insights/…

🛡️ Open Source is under threat: The @USPTO is proposing rule changes that could limit the community’s ability to defend against non-practicing entities. The Linux Foundation is responding, and we urge others to submit comments before 12/2/25. Read the full blog to learn more. @EFF @github #OpenSource #TechPolicy (Link: hubs.la/Q03V-_Kv0)

The U.S. PTO has proposed rules that would make it harder to challenge junk patents. 🛑 This puts the startups, developers, and open source organizations that power innovation at risk. Speak up and share your concerns before the comment period closes on December 2. ⏳ github.blog/news-insights/…

The U.S. PTO has proposed rules that would make it harder to challenge junk patents, which could harm the startups, developers, and open source organizations that power innovation. Speak up and share your concerns before the comment period closes on 12/2. github.blog/news-insights/…

@natolambert @sewon__min 📅 Thurs, Oct 23 • 4–7 PM PDT | 📍 UC Law SF Join “An Evening of Open: Science, Software, and AI,” co-hosted by @UCLaw_SF @GitHubPolicy @FranceinSF. @sewon__min joins “Powering the Future of Research.” RSVP: luma.com/2dgwrfw3

In November 2021, a zero-day flaw in a widely used software library called Log4j allowed hackers to take full control of compromised devices through a simple application interface. This event crossed into mainstream headlines and became known as Log4Shell. Governments and companies spent billions to patch the vulnerability, upgrade IT systems, and contain the damage. Developers in Europe are central to maintaining the critical systems we all rely on, managing current security risks and addressing new challenges emerging in the age of AI. That’s why @github is committed to securing the digital supply chain by strengthening the open source projects that underpin the internet and the AI stack. Through Microsoft’s new EU Security Program Commitments, we’re investing in open source security with the GitHub Secure Open Source Fund—supporting the projects that keep the internet and AI running.

Private & paid GitHub.com features are broadly available again in Syria, following relaxed sanctions/export controls. github.blog/company/github… أصبحت ميزات GitHub.com الخاصة والمدفوعة متاحةً مجددًا على نطاق واسع في سوريا عقب تخفيف العقوبات وضوابط التصدير.

Announcing GitHub Secure Open Source Fund, a new way to help secure the open source ecosystem for everyone, with $1.25MM committed to fund and help secure 125 projects. Applications are open now for current maintainers of open source projects. github.blog/news-insights/…

Happy Ada Lovelace Day! 🥳 Today we celebrate the incredible achievements of marginalized genders in STEM, inspired by the visionary Ada Lovelace. 🔬 Join Hubbers in Adacats as we volunteer with a STEM-focused organization honoring Ada Lovelace the way we know best: through contributions! 🟩 Together, we can empower future generations to explore and innovate in Ada's image, across every corner of STEM. 🎉 github.com/zooniverse

We're sharing the latest data update to our Transparency Center alongside a new research article on what makes moderating a code collaboration platform unique. github.blog/news-insights/…

Open source software is a public good that underpins all sectors of the economy, public services and even international organizations like the United Nations. How can we work together to make the open source ecosystem more sustainable? github.blog/open-source/so…

The discussions at the @UN General Assembly remind me how much we all have in common. @Microsoft is committed to productive dialog and being an engine to help the world achieve these important goals. #UNGA79 blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/…

Today is National Voter Registration Day in the United States! Register to vote, check your registration, and learn about what's on the ballot so that your voice can be heard on election day. nationalvoterregistrationday.org

Find out how GitHub is working towards policies that consider and represent the interests of developers and open source ahead of major elections all across the globe 🌏 github.blog/news-insights/…

A grounding article on the role of code and open source within key aspects of our life such as elections and overall democratic processes ⚖️ Happy to see the @sovtechfund mentioned in it as an example to follow, thanks @shelleymckin!

We work to ensure that policymakers understand the open source ecosystem. This report from our recent workshop with @PartnershipAI is an important step in mapping the open value chain and identifying best practices for responsible innovation. github.blog/2024-07-11-adv…

The @DPGAlliance accelerates the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals by facilitating the discovery, development, use of and investment in digital public goods. OFE is thrilled to join the alliance as its newest member! openforumeurope.org/openforum-euro…

How can we actively pursue harm reduction strategies for open foundation models without hindering their accessibility? We co-hosted an expert workshop 👇 on this and related questions with @PartnershipAI following up on our NTIA response github.blog/2024-04-10-hel…