Open Source Initiative Blog

1. UN Open Source Week, AI Fellowship, and 2025 Annual Report

   Members Newsletter – July 2026: Two weeks ago, I was joined by several staff and board members at UN Open Source Week. It’s remarkable to think about how this event has evolved to become one of the must-attend Open Source events on the calendar.

2. Open Source AI Fellowship Announced at UN Open Source Week

   The OSI is pleased to announce the launch of the Open Source AI Fellowship at UN Open Source Week.

3. Engaging on Age Attestation Policy in Brazil

   OSI recently submitted comments to Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) regarding its draft guidance on technology providers under the ECA Digital framework, a law to protect children and teenagers in digital environments.

4. The OSI 2025 Annual Report Is Now Available

   The Open Source Initiative's 2025 Annual Report documents a year in which Open Source found itself at the center of major debates around AI, cybersecurity, sustainability, and public policy.

5. From G7’s Vision on AI Openness to EU’s Tech Sovereignty Package

   Members Newsletter – June 2026 If you look at the G7’s Vision on AI Openness or the European Union’s Tech Sovereignty Package, you can see where the OSI has been working to advocate for mindful inclusion of Open Source principles.