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Exciting news from UN Open Source Week! 🌐 The @OpenSourceOrg has announced the Open Source AI Fellowship to build consensus and policy around what it means for AI to be truly Open Source. As a launch sponsor, (cont) spklr.io/l/6017EO81D

Open source is becoming central to how the AI stack is built and governed. @ashimmy speaks with Duane O'Brien, Executive Director of the @OpenSourceOrg, about OSI’s role in defining open source since 1998 and why that work now extends into AI. The conversation covers OSI-approved licenses, the Open Source AI Definition, policy, education, and why AI systems require new thinking around openness. ▶️ Watch the full discussion: buff.ly/JFmTQaY #OpenSource #AI #OSI #AIGovernance #TechstrongTV

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. opensource.org/blog/open-tech…

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. 05f5.com/schedule/2026/…

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. opensource.org/blog/listening…

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. github.blog/news-insights/…

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: ter.li/2kn3s1hb

Maintainer Month is here, with better tools, helpful resources, and community events for the people behind the code. 💻 Check out what’s new. 👇 github.blog/open-source/ma…

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. opensource.org/blog/maintaine…

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: youtube.com/watch?v=7irm9W…

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: 05f5.com

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: ter.li/2kn3s1hb

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. opensource.org/blog/the-2026-…

Nick Vidal, Community Manager at the OSI, joins host Tabatha DiDomenico on the GR-OSS OUT Podcast to unpack what “protecting Open Source” really means in 2026: youtube.com/watch?v=7irm9W…

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. opensource.org/blog/hello-fro…

Welcoming the New Executive Director! opensource.org/blog/welcoming…

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. opensource.org/blog/welcoming…

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. opensource.org/blog/open-sour…

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. opensource.org/blog/clearlyde… #supplychain #opensource

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. ter.li/391uqv