Open Source for Policymakers & Government – Open Source Initiative

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Learn more about OSI’s mission, history, people, and programs.
Explore the list of OSI-Approved licenses and learn more about the license review process.
Learn more about Open Source AI, how do we define it, and its benefits to society.
Advancing Open Source through policy, regulation, and standards.
Supporting research, education, and knowledge about Open Source.
Connecting the people and organizations that build and support Open Source.
Explore the latest news, blog posts, newsletters, press mentions, and events from the OSI.
Explore resources for developing policy, procuring technology, strengthening cybersecurity and building public-sector Open Source capacity.
Start with shared standards for evaluating software, licenses and AI systems.
Understand how legislation and public policy affect Open Source communities, organizations and businesses.
Resources for policymakers, manufacturers and Open Source organizations preparing for the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
Federal resources on Open Source policy and software supply-chain security.
Use procurement to support interoperability, reuse, competition and sustainable public digital infrastructure.
Discover reusable Open Source technologies designed to improve public services and advance sustainable development.
Resources for developing AI policy, procurement criteria and transparency requirements.
Use evidence to inform policy, investment and institutional strategy.
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