Notices by Open Source Initiative :osi: (osi@social.opensource.org)

The board is confident that the process has resulted in a definition that meets the standards of Open Source as defined in the Open Source Definition and the Four Essential Freedoms, and we’re energized about how this definition positions OSI to facilitate meaningful and practical Open Source guidance for the entire industry.” https://opensource.org/blog/the-open-source-initiative-announces-the-release-of-the-industrys-first-open-source-ai-definition #OpenSource

The OSI has sponsored the development of a new feature in Writer: a tool to collaboratively review a document through the comments system. This will be key for reviewing the Open Source AI Definition v.1.0 and forward.

https://www.collaboraonline.com/blog/streamlining-comments-in-collabora-online/

Streamlining Comments in Collabora Online: a new feature built for us. We have been working to improve our processes, built on #OpenSource

https://www.collaboraonline.com/blog/streamlining-comments-in-collabora-online/

Open Source is never hyphenated when referring to software. https://opensource.org/blog/is-open-source-ever-hyphenated #OpenSource

The departure from a stance of maximally open dataset accounts for the complexity in the collection and management of data driving real world ML applications. https://opensource.org/blog/data-transparency-in-open-source-ai-protecting-sensitive-datasets #OpenSource

Bloomberg is seeking a Technical Architect in NYC to join our OSPO team. This is a great opportunity to shape the future of open source strategy and make a real-world impact. Learn more and apply here: https://bloomberg.avature.net/su/d171672a76508c4f

It's happening today! Be sure to attend this webinar from Open Source Community Africa featuring Mer Joyce about the Open Source AI Definition!

https://www.linkedin.com/events/7217209049929416705/

The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is pleased to share that we are joining the founding team of Open Forum for AI (OFAI), an initiative designed by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to foster a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence. https://opensource.org/blog/the-open-source-initiative-joins-cmu-in-launching-open-forum-for-ai-a-human-centered-approach-to-ai-development #OpenSource

We are at OSPOs for Good! @ed is part of the #OpenSourceAI panel

But rather, just accepting that the world of actual licenses is what it is in all its glorious messy diversity and capturing what these licenses are, without discarding valuable information detected by ScanCode. https://opensource.org/blog/beyond-spdx-expanding-licenses-identified-by-clearlydefined #OpenSource

Some highlights from AI_dev Paris and how they are aligned with OSI’s work on the Open Source AI Definition. https://opensource.org/blog/highlights-from-ai_dev-paris #OpenSource

The OSI started researching the topic in 2022, and in 2023 began the co-design process of a new definition of Open Source that applies to AI. https://opensource.org/blog/mer-joyce-voices-of-the-open-source-ai-definition #OpenSource

Join the working groups: be part of a team to evaluate various models against the OSAID. https://opensource.org/blog/mer-joyce-voices-of-the-open-source-ai-definition #OpenSource

Openly Shared https://opensource.org/blog/openly-shared #OpenSource

Submit your proposal for All Things Open – Doing Business with Open Source https://opensource.org/blog/submit-your-proposal-for-all-things-open-doing-business-with-open-source #OpenSource

Your voice can shape the future of @osi! Board nominations are open. 🗳️ Join now: https://opensource.org/about/board-of-directors/elections/individual-member-candidacy/

📣 @osi members! It's time to step up as leaders in open source. Board nominations are open. Let's innovate together! Nominate here: https://opensource.org/about/board-of-directors/elections/individual-member-candidacy/

Thank you Bram Moolenaar.

:wq!

Do you remember examples of software released with licenses whose terms become compatible with the Open Source Definition after some time passes or other conditions?

From: @kfogel
https://kfogel.org/objects/88ee7eeb-6192-4ae7-8ddf-bfa8e2e011f1

The Sovereign Tech Fund is accepting grant applications. OSI-approved or FSF Free/Libre licenses are acceptable for code. https://sovereigntechfund.de/en/applications/