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The Open Source Opportunity for AI Adoption in Africa, the Middle East, and Türkiye

In this second report in our series on the economic value of open source AI, we reviewed the technology’s impact in Africa, the Middle East, and Türkiye (AMET). Drawing on evidence from industry and academia, the study reveals strong... Read More

Anna Hermansen | Sep 29, 2025

Projects, Linux, LF Research, Open Source, Newsletter, Blog, careers, LF Europe, tech talent, linux blog, lf events, education, project news, 2025, open source summit

Linux Foundation Newsletter: September 2025

Welcome to the September 2025 edition of the Linux Foundation Newsletter. Summer is ending, Fall is approaching and the world of open source is as busy as ever. Over the last month, the LF welcomed exciting open source projects and... Read More

The Linux Foundation | Sep 17, 2025

LF Research, research survey, LF AI & Data

How to Achieve Independence, Privacy, and Trust in the Adoption of AI

In my week at Open Source Summit Europe and AI_Dev in Amsterdam, the topic of digital sovereignty persisted throughout various keynotes, panels, and hallway track conversations. Control, agency, and participation are seen as critical for... Read More

Anna Hermansen | Sep 4, 2025

LF Research, LF Europe, lf survey

The State of Open Source in Europe: From Passion, to Prioritization

When the first World of Open Source: Europe Spotlight 2022 report was published in Dublin at the time we launched Linux Foundation Europe, it painted a picture of a continent with an undeniable passion for open source — a “romantic”... Read More

Hilary Carter | Sep 2, 2025

ospo, cncf, TODO Group

The OSPO Book is Now Available in Print!

The TODO Group in collaboration with Cloud Native Computing Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the physical version of the OSPO Book, a community-driven resource that captures open source management best practices through... Read More

TODO Group | Aug 25, 2025

LF Research, ospo, research survey, cncf, TODO Group

Open Source Program Offices Emerge as Strategic Hubs for AI Innovation, Security and Open Source Culture

Organizations with OSPOs report stronger AI readiness, better security outcomes and greater upstream participation Read More

Linux Foundation Research | Aug 25, 2025

The Data Is In: For COSS Companies, Community Is the Ultimate Moat

I’ve spent three decades in technology, watching brilliant founders pour their hearts into building world-changing open source projects. I’ve seen them cultivate vibrant communities, driven by a shared passion for solving hard problems.... Read More

Matt Trifiro | Aug 25, 2025

LF Research, mobile development

Rewriting the Rules for Mobile: Open Source, Open Possibilities

In the course of conducting research to explore the intersection of open source innovation and the digital transformation of industries, it’s always exciting to witness major shifts. Today, the mobile sector is on the cusp of a pivotal... Read More

Hilary Carter | Aug 22, 2025

Projects, Linux, LF Research, Open Source, Newsletter, Blog, careers, LF Europe, tech talent, linux blog, lf events, education, project news, 2025

Linux Foundation Newsletter: August 2025

Welcome to the August 2025 edition of the Linux Foundation Newsletter. This month, the Linux Foundation welcomed a groundbreaking project, expanded our India‑based open source footprint, and amplified developer collaboration across... Read More

The Linux Foundation | Aug 13, 2025

LF Research, AI/ML

Charting a path forward for global collaboration in open source AI: Key takeaways from the GOSIM open source AI strategy forum

The open source AI ecosystem has reached a pivotal moment. There are now almost 2 million models on the Hugging Face Hub and open models, including a growing number of small but mighty ones, are rapidly catching up to proprietary... Read More

Cailean Osborne | Jul 18, 2025

Projects, Linux, LF Research, Open Source, Newsletter, Blog, careers, LF Europe, tech talent, linux blog, lf events, education, project news, 2025

Linux Foundation Newsletter: July 2025

Welcome to the July 2025 edition of the Linux Foundation Newsletter. This month, our global community of developers, maintainers, and members came together in Denver for Open Source Summit North America. Thank you to our attendees for a... Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jul 16, 2025

LF Research, cybersecurity, AI/ML, open source summit

Open Source at the Crossroads of AI Opportunity and Cybersecurity Necessity

Each year, Open Source Summit North America, hosted by the Linux Foundation, brings together people from around the world to learn, connect, and collaborate. As a Research Mentee, I had the amazing opportunity to attend this conference and... Read More

Chase Rudin | Jul 4, 2025

LF Research, generative AI, tech talent, research survey, education

Tech Jobs Redefined: New data shows that AI substantially shapes (not shrinks) the technical talent landscape in 2025

When it comes to AI and the workforce, the headlines tend to oversimplify: jobs are disappearing, automation is inevitable, and the machines are winning. But the reality—as revealed by our latest research—is far more nuanced. Read More

Hilary Carter | Jun 27, 2025

In Memory of Mikeal Rogers: A Builder of Communities

It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Mikeal Rogers, a leader, builder, and advocate for open source communities and for the people who power them. Read More

Robin Ginn | Jun 20, 2025

Cloud Computing, LF Research, generative AI, tech talent, research survey

Unlocking Japan’s Tech Future: Insights for the World from the 2025 Tech Talent Japan Report

This week, while in Japan for a sold-out KubeCon + Cloud NativeCon, I had the great privilege of presenting our latest research to an audience of leading Japanese technology companies. As someone who has long admired Japan’s reputation for... Read More

Hilary Carter | Jun 20, 2025

Open Source, Press Release, gaming, game developement, 2025

Open 3D Foundation Launches O3DE 25.05.0 Release with Enhanced Robotics Simulation, Stability and Performance for Games

SAN FRANCISCO, June 18, 2025 – Today, Open 3D Foundation (O3DF) announces the availability of the Open 3D Engine (O3DE) 25.05.0 release that delivers powerful new capabilities for game and simulation developers, with a focus on... Read More

Maemalynn Meanor | Jun 18, 2025

Projects, Linux, LF Research, Open Source, Newsletter, Blog, careers, LF Europe, tech talent, linux blog, lf events, education, project news, 2025

Linux Foundation Newsletter: June 2025

Welcome to the June 2025 edition of the Linux Foundation Newsletter. The past month has seen major announcements, launches and even a major award win for the LF. Here are the headlines: Read More

The Linux Foundation | Jun 11, 2025

LF Research, AI/ML

Open Source AI is Transforming the Economy—Here’s What the Data Shows

As we approach the midpoint of 2025, the potential of AI to transform businesses, economies, and industries is not only widely anticipated and nearly universal but also well documented. In a commissioned project by Meta, LF Research set... Read More

Frank Nagle | Jun 4, 2025

AI/ML

The Open Source Legacy and AI’s Licensing Challenge

Open source licensing revolutionized software development, creating a thriving ecosystem built on shared innovation and collaboration. Licenses like MIT and Apache-2.0 gave developers a standard, legally robust way to share code, reducing... Read More

Matt White | May 22, 2025

Projects, Linux, LF Research, Open Source, Newsletter, Blog, careers, LF Europe, tech talent, linux blog, lf events, education, project news, 2025

Linux Foundation Newsletter: May 2025

Welcome to the May 2025 edition of the LF Newsletter. We’ve got exciting LF announcements, new research surveys in the field, project milestones, and can't miss events! We are so glad you’re here. Check out the highlights, save the dates,... Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 14, 2025

Research, LF Research, data privacy, generative AI, data sharing, Data, AI, and Analytics, overture maps foundation

Overcoming open data’s unique challenges: Findings from the 2024 World Open Innovation Conference Challenge Session

Anna Hermansen | May 6, 2025

Open Source Ecosystem and Governance

Trust Isn’t Automatic in Open Source: It’s Protected

You’ve done the hard part: shipped a successful open source project. Read More

BekahHW | Apr 24, 2025

Data, AI, and Analytics, Open Source Ecosystem and Governance

Forking Ahead: A Year of Valkey

In March of 2024, the open source community witnessed the birth of Valkey, a new BSD-licensed high-performance key-value datastore. Born as a fork in response to Redis OSS 7.2's license change, Valkey represented a commitment to... Read More

Lori Lorusso | Apr 22, 2025

Projects, Linux, LF Research, Open Source, Newsletter, Blog, careers, LF Europe, tech talent, linux blog, lf events, education, project news, 2025

Linux Foundation Newsletter: April 2025

Welcome to the April 2025 edition of the LF Newsletter. We’ve got exciting LF announcements including new members and an intent to form, three new research reports + our webinar series, project milestones, and can't miss events! We are so... Read More

The Linux Foundation | Apr 16, 2025

Research, LF Research, Zephyr, Blog, cybersecurity, openssf, linux blog, Cyber Resilience Act (Act), CRA, cra readiness, cra compliance, CIP, spdx, openchain

Pathways to Cybersecurity Best Practices in Open Source: How Three Linux Foundation Projects are Leading the Way in CRA Compliance

Anna Hermansen | Apr 9, 2025

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Jim Zemlin | 11 February 2025

The Open Source Opportunity for AI Adoption in Africa, the Middle East, and Türkiye

Linux Foundation Newsletter: September 2025

How to Achieve Independence, Privacy, and Trust in the Adoption of AI

The State of Open Source in Europe: From Passion, to Prioritization

The OSPO Book is Now Available in Print!

Open Source Program Offices Emerge as Strategic Hubs for AI Innovation, Security and Open Source Culture

The Data Is In: For COSS Companies, Community Is the Ultimate Moat

Rewriting the Rules for Mobile: Open Source, Open Possibilities

Linux Foundation Newsletter: August 2025

Charting a path forward for global collaboration in open source AI: Key takeaways from the GOSIM open source AI strategy forum

Linux Foundation Newsletter: July 2025

Open Source at the Crossroads of AI Opportunity and Cybersecurity Necessity

Tech Jobs Redefined: New data shows that AI substantially shapes (not shrinks) the technical talent landscape in 2025

In Memory of Mikeal Rogers: A Builder of Communities

Unlocking Japan’s Tech Future: Insights for the World from the 2025 Tech Talent Japan Report

Open 3D Foundation Launches O3DE 25.05.0 Release with Enhanced Robotics Simulation, Stability and Performance for Games

Linux Foundation Newsletter: June 2025

Open Source AI is Transforming the Economy—Here’s What the Data Shows

The Open Source Legacy and AI’s Licensing Challenge

Linux Foundation Newsletter: May 2025

Overcoming open data’s unique challenges: Findings from the 2024 World Open Innovation Conference Challenge Session

Trust Isn’t Automatic in Open Source: It’s Protected

Forking Ahead: A Year of Valkey

Linux Foundation Newsletter: April 2025

Pathways to Cybersecurity Best Practices in Open Source: How Three Linux Foundation Projects are Leading the Way in CRA Compliance

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