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Members Newsletter – November 2025
October was punctuated by lots of direct connections with the community. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll highlight our experience through our annual “State of the Source” track at All Things Open; discuss our advocacy on behalf of the Open Source community through our public policy work; and share the recorded sessions from outstanding contributors to the Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual event.
Help us improve the EU Cyber Resilience Act Standards!
As the deadline for the application of the CRA draws closer, the OSI is happy to announce the beginning of an Open consultation on many of the vertical standards.
State of the Source at ATO 2025: State of the “Open” AI
The OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at ATO. Gabriel Toscano from Duke University led the State of the “Open” AI session, unpacking what it really means when models call themselves open.
State of the Source at ATO 2025: AI and Data Governance
The OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at ATO. Katie Steen-James and Nick Vidal participated in a fireside chat (Policy: AI / Data Governance) to discuss the latest AI and data governance policy developments.
State of the Source at ATO 2025: Cybersecurity
The OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at ATO. Katie Steen-James, Jeremy Stanley, Barry Peddycord III, and Bob Callaway led the panel Policy Cybersecurity, with updates on SBOMs, the Cyber Resilience Act, and what developers need to know.
State of the Source at ATO 2025: Sustaining the Open Source Ecosystem
The OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at ATO. Ruth Suehle, Patrick Masson, Amir Montazery, and Duane O’Brien organized the panel Beyond the Bottom Line: Sustaining the Open Source Ecosystem, exploring real-world approaches to Sustaining Open Source, from new funding models to global procurement policies.
State of the Source at ATO 2025: Licensing 201
The OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at ATO. Pamela Chestek, emeritus OSI Board member, opened the track with Licensing 201, an advanced but practical look at how licenses get approved and why the right choice matters for community health.
The Open Source Community and U.S. Public Policy
As the full-time Senior U.S. Policy Manager, my role at OSI is to educate policymakers about the benefits of Open Source software, track policy developments at the state and federal level, and ultimately, ensure that Open Source developers can continue doing their work.
Open Source Initiative now accepting your application for Executive Director
The Open Source Initiative is seeking its next Executive Director (ED), the chief executive and strategic leader of the OSI, responsible for advancing its mission, growing and diversifying its funding base, and fostering a global, inclusive community of stakeholders. The ED will be a visible ambassador for OSI to build consensus around key initiatives, including the next version of the Open Source Al definition.
Participate in the 2026 State of Open Source Survey
The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is once again partnering with Perforce OpenLogic & Zend, in collaboration with the Eclipse Foundation, for the 2026 State of Open Source Survey, the industry’s most comprehensive study of global Open Source adoption trends.
Open Source Initiative Executive Director search begins
OSI is now opening its search for a new executive director. We are greatly appreciative of Maffulli’s work over the last four years and look forward to what our next ED will build upon his foundation.
A Season of Change at OSI
Members Newsletter – October 2025
Welcome to our OSI October newsletter. In this edition we’ll share how we spent our September and highlight our upcoming October activities. As always, if you’re interested in more information about anything we’re working on, just drop us a note.
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