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  1. Introducing the new API for OSI Approved Licenses®

    The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is excited to announce the availability of a new API service providing access to the canonical list of OSI Approved Licenses®. This service is fully public and free to use.

  2. Open Source and the future of European AI sovereignty: Insights from Vivatech 2025

    The Vivatech panel made one thing clear: Open Source AI isn't just a matter of sharing code—it's about power, trust, and sovereignty. France and Europe must double down on the principles that foster permissionless innovation and embrace European culture and values.

  3. Investing in Open Source sustainability: OSI supports OpenForum Europe’s EU Sovereign Tech Fund proposal

    The OSI has endorsed a proposal from Open Forum Europe to create an EU Sovereign Tech Fund to support maintenance and development of key Open Source software projects.

  4. Open Forum for AI, Open Source Initiative respond to White House on AI R&D strategy

    The Open Forum for AI (OFAI) and OSI submitted feedback to the White House in response to its request for information on the development of a 2025 National AI R&D Strategic Plan.

  5. End of 10: The Open Source alternative to forced obsolescence

    The OSI is proud to stand with the “End of 10” campaign—a community-driven effort to turn the looming end of Windows 10 support into an opportunity for freedom, sustainability, and digital empowerment.