Linux Foundation Newsletter: March 2025
Welcome to the March 2025 edition of the LF Newsletter. We’ve got a lot to cover--the 2025 Tech Talent Survey is in the field, an intent to form, research events + two new reports, and more! We are so glad you’re here. Check out the... Read More
Linux Foundation Newsletter: February 2025
Welcome to the February 2025 edition of the LF Newsletter. We’ve got a lot to cover–an intent to form, a new initiative around cyber readiness legislation, project milestones, and a new survey in the field! We are so glad you’re here.... Read More
“We Have No Moat”: Open Source AI's Breakneck Innovation
In May 2023,a memo from an unnamed Google AI engineer leakedand quickly made therounds of the tech newsophere, racking up thousands of comments on Hacker News. The memo was titled “ We Have No Moat…And Neither Does OpenAI”. The gist of the... Read More
DeepSeek Proves It: Open Source is the Secret to Dominating Tech Markets (and Wall Street has it wrong)
I rarely blog or post on social media but I do write a private weekly newsletter for our staff and board and for a couple of weeks in a row have been writing about DeepSeek. What I didn’t consider is the reaction this week in the press and... Read More
Navigating Global Regulations and Open Source: US OFAC Sanctions
Chinese language version is also available. 在这里阅读中文版本 Japanese language version is also available. 日本語版もございます Open source is a fundamental part of software supply chains and production systems. As such, it has reached a stage of maturity... Read More
Linux Foundation Newsletter: January 2025
Welcome to the very first LF newsletter of 2025 bustling with essential updates. We’ve got events, research news, a new open source initiative, and more! We’re so glad you’re here. Check out the highlights, save the dates, and be sure to... Read More
A Treasure Trove of Data: Propelling Open Source Investment with the 2024 Global Spotlight Insights Report
There’s nothing better than to start a new year off with a clear picture of the elements in your sphere that are working well and can be accelerated, what things need to be developed from scratch, and in which areas improvements can be... Read More
The Unique Challenges of Open Data Projects: Lessons From Overture Maps Foundation
By Marc Prioleau, Executive Director of Overture Maps Foundation Read More
Understanding the State of Open Source Funding in 2024
We’ve long understood that people are the engine that powers open source. Prior research has found different ways to measure the value, aggregate investment, or cost to rebuild open source. Yet, the state of actual open source investment... Read More
Decentralized AI: A Path Toward an Open and Human-Centered Future
In August, I had the pleasure of speaking on the topic of decentralized computing, the failed promise of the Internet, the emergence of autonomous AI agents, and the upcoming launch of LF Decentralized Trust. My presentation was deeply... Read More
Shaping the Future of Generative AI
Innovation and GenAI: Open source, cloud-powered, and transforming industries Since ChatGPT became a household name just over two years ago, it’s indisputable that Generative AI (GenAI) has ushered in a new era of technological... Read More
Linux Foundation Newsletter: December 2024
The December 2024 LF newsletter is full of essential updates. We’ve got can’t-miss events, research news, new open source initiatives, and more! We’re so glad you’re here. Check out the highlights, save the dates, and be sure to register... Read More
Unlocking Developer Potential: Exploring the Resources That Drive Career Growth
In early 2024, Intel sponsored a study with Linux Foundation Research to better understand what open source software developers need most to grow their careers and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. The study was rooted... Read More
Linux Foundation Newsletter: November 2024
The November 2024 LF newsletter is a big one! Full of essential updates, can’t-miss events, research news, new open source initiatives, and more! We’re so glad you’re here. Check out the highlights, save the dates, and be sure to register... Read More
Charting the Future of OpenSearch
When AWS first approached us at Linux Foundation Research more than a year ago, it was with a mission that resonated deeply: to conduct a comprehensive study on OpenSearch and its role in the evolving world of open source. The team at AWS... Read More
The 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services
“For the financial services industry, open source collaboration is a strategically relevant practice” said “The 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services,” the fourth annual research report by the Fintech Open Source Foundation... Read More
Linux Foundation Newsletter: October 2024
The October LF newsletter is packed with updates about can’t-miss events, learning opportunities , research updates, and more! Take a look at the highlights, mark your calendars, and don’t forget to register for the upcoming events! Read More
Key Challenges for Managing an OSPO in the Enterprise
Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) are becoming increasingly important as organizations across industries adopt open source software to drive innovation, collaboration, and cost-effectiveness. However, running an OSPO is not without its... Read More
The 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services
Within the competitive financial services landscape, staying ahead isn’t just about keeping up with new technology. It requires actively engaging in the most influential and rapidly changing spaces, with open source being one of the most... Read More