GitHub conducted a survey among developers on how they use generative AI tools when creating software. The survey involved 2,000 developers.
Overview of EU legislation on free and open source software
We have highlighted the following pieces of legislation of EU which are relevant to free and open source software (FOSS).
The Artificial Intelligence Act came into effect in EU
The Artificial Intelligence Act came into force in the EU on August 1 2024, with provisions coming into operation gradually over the following 6 to 36 month.
Thousands of GitHub accounts are being used to spread malware
A network of malicious GitHub accounts is being used to distribute information thefts, experts have warned.
Italy Highlights Open Source’s Key Role in Public Service Digitalisation
The Agency for Digital Italy (Agenzia per l’Italia Digitale, AGID) has updated the strategy for public administration digitalisation for 2024-2026.
Open Source law in Switzerland
Switzerland has adopted the Open Source Law (EMBAG): A legal milestone, which requires the disclosure of the source code of public sector software.
Dutch Government Publishes the second part of DigiD’s Source Code
In a move to promote an open government, the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations has released the second part of DigiD’s app Source Code.
Open Source in Denmark’s Digitalisation Strategy
The Danish Government is embarking on a new initiative to explore the use of open source software in public administration.
