Defining Open Source AI

We’re driving a multi-stakeholder process to define an “Open Source AI”, with online discussions and in-person workshops.

About the Open Source Initiative

The OSI is the authority that defines Open Source, recognized globally by individuals, companies, and by public institutions.

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The leading voice on the policies and principles of open source

Protecting the Open Source ecosystem

We support institutions and individuals working together to create communities of practice in which the healthy open source ecosystem thrives.

CRA standards request draft published
The European Commission recently published a public draft of the standards request associated with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). For those who depend on incorporating or creating Open Source software, there is an encouraging new development …
Open Source AI Definition – Weekly update April 29
With a new 0.0.8 draft definition, discussion on a new OSI license and and FAQ page, last week was busy! Get your update here.
Openly Shared: CRA’s Open goes beyond the OSD
The definition of “open source” in the most recent version (article 2(48)) of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) goes beyond the Open Source Definition (OSD) managed by OSI.
Open Source AI Definition on the road: Looking back and forward
OSI is coming to a conference near you to discuss the Open Source AI Definition! Read more about why, where and how you can get involved.

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Events

Open Source AI Definition Town Hall – May 3

https://go.opensource.org/townhall

Join Stefano Maffulli, Executive Director at the Open Source Initiative to hear the latest news, and comment on the drafts of the Open Source AI Definition.

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PyCon US 2024

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Meet the Open Source Initiative at PyCon! We’ll hold a workshop about Open Source AI from 11am-1pm on Friday the 17th. You can also meet us at booth #622. We’ll

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CPDP 2024

Brussels, Belgium
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Open Source AI Definition Town Hall – May 31

https://go.opensource.org/townhall

Join Stefano Maffulli, Executive Director at the Open Source Initiative to hear the latest news, and comment on the drafts of the Open Source AI Definition.

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