Open Source Initiative Blog

1. Must-See Recordings Now Available

   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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.