New risk assessment framework offers clarity for open AI models
The marginal risk associated with open foundation models has been clarified in a recent position paper, addressing a contentious debate in the AI community.
Author Archives: Stefano Maffulli
Modernized, streamlined, and fediverse-friendly: OpenSource.org is fully migrated and ready to connect!
Two years ago, we started migrating our website from Drupal to WordPress. We knew it wasn’t going to be a quick weekend project, but more of a journey. Today, we celebrate the final leg of this journey – merging our blog back into the main site, creating a unified online experience for our community.
Open Source AI Definition: Where it stands and what’s ahead
A review of the actions taken toward establishing an Open Source AI Definition and a roadmap of the work to be done in 2024 to get to v. 1.0. Read this recap to stay in the know.
Announcing: The 2024 State of Open Source Report
The 2024 State of Open Source Report is now available for download. This blog highlights some of the most interesting points we at the OSI are watching from the report.
The OSI board expands, adding two new seats; focus on AI and international policies
Sayeed Choudhury and Gaël Blondelle have been appointed to the two new OSI board seats. Today’s blog explains why the board has been expanded, and shares the impressive bios of our new board members.
A historic view of the practice to delay releasing Open Source software: OSI’s report
New report explores from a historical perspective the “Delayed Open Source Publication” (DOSP), the practice to delay the release of code under Open Source licenses.
Open Source AI: Establishing a common ground
The Open Source community should not write its own definition of an AI system as there are too many dangers with doing that. It’s safer to adopt a well established one.
DPGA members engage in Open Source AI Definition workshop
The OSI led a workshop to define Open Source AI and joined the subsequent presentation by the AI Community of Practice of the DPGA in Addis Ababa. This is how it went.
Closing the 2023 rounds of Deep Dive AI with first draft piece of the Definition of Open Source AI
We are closing out 2023 and the Deep Dive: Defining Open Source AI with a draft Definition v.0.0.3 collaboratively crafted through in-person sessions and online comment contributions. It has been a challenging and rewarding experience. Read further to learn the details of what was done and what is yet to come.
The State of Open Source Survey is underway!
The 2024 State of Open Source Survey is open and we welcome your participation!
How the OSI checks if new licenses comply with the Open Source Definition
The OSI License Review Working Group was formed to improve the license review process. Read more about it!
Opensource.com community finds new life with the Open Source Initiative
OpenSource.net launched as a new home for Open Source writers and editors formerly contributing to opensource.com.