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Blog – Open Source Initiative
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The steward of the Open Source Definition, setting the foundation for the Open Source Software ecosystem.
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OSI brings the State of the Source to All Things Open 2026
The OSI is coming to All Things Open with a track designed to connect developers with the big policy conversations shaping our ecosystem.
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OSI Governance Survey
We invite the Open Source community to participate in the OSI Governance Survey and help inform the future of OSI’s governance.
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Why Openness Matters More Than Ever
Members Newsletter – August 2026: Every model making headlines today, open or closed, sits on top of Open Source code, runs on Open Source infrastructure, and is based on openly shared research. That's not sentiment, it's just the history of how we got here. None of this exists without the Open Source community.
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EU AI Act and CRA: Timelines and Resources
Over the last month, the EU has passed two milestones in implementing its Cyber Resilience (CRA) and AI acts. The OSI has been engaged with European policymakers over the past two years to ensure those laws don’t inadvertently harm Open Source.
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The AI Era Arcs Toward Openness
A surge of openness in AI has defined 2026. Amid calls for both caution and support, prevailing trends point to a future in which models are built and released openly. Recent research offers new insight into the adoption of open AI systems, who benefits, and the role of Open Source across the AI technology stack. The success of open-weight and Open Source AI reflects growing adoption, lower costs, narrowing performance gaps, and a desire for greater control over how AI is designed and implemented.
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