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The Open Source Initiative is a non-profit organization that promotes and protects open source software by developing, maintaining, and approving open source licenses, as evidenced by [1], [2], and [3]. It further manages a list of over 100 compliant licenses [4] and defines the specific requirements that these licenses must meet [5].
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Open Source Software, Public Policy, and the Stakes of Getting It Right opensource.org 3 facts
claimThe Open Source Initiative (OSI) has observed proposed U.S. state-level legislation that could restrict the downstream use of AI systems without accounting for the requirements of Open Source licenses.
claimPolicymakers often accidentally restrict open source software because they do not understand how open source licenses function, according to the Open Source Initiative.
claimThe Open Source Initiative observes that some state-level AI regulations restrict the downstream use of AI systems without including carve-outs for open source software, which conflicts with the operational mechanics of open source licenses.
What Is Open Source Software? - IBM ibm.com 2 facts
claimThe Open Source Initiative (OCI) was created to advocate for open source software, establish industry ground rules through the open source definition, and host compliant open source licenses.
measurementThe Open Source Initiative lists over 100 approved open source licenses.
Open Source Licenses: Definition, Types, and Comparison solutionshub.epam.com 1 fact
claimThe Open Source Initiative (OSI) is a non-profit organization that promotes and protects open-source software through the development and enforcement of open-source licenses.
What is Open Source Software (OSS)? - Harness harness.io 1 fact
claimThe Open Source Initiative maintains a list of open source licenses that comply with the Open Source Definition to provide a reference for developers and users to ensure legal compliance.
[PDF] Open Hardware - ResearchGate researchgate.net 1 fact
claimThe CERN Open Hardware Licence (OHL-P) is an Open Source Initiative (OSI) approved open source license.
What Is Open Source Software Licensing? - Coursera coursera.org 1 fact
referenceThe Open Source Initiative (OSI) defines the elements of an open source license to include: users can distribute the software for free without paying a royalty; users must have access to the software and its source code; users must be able to modify the source code; and the license may not discriminate against individuals, groups, or specific fields.