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).
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.
Using Open Source in Europe 2023
Europe Spotlight 2023. Exploring the State of European Open Source Innovation, Opportunities, and Challenges. The value of open source.
Consensus – AI-Powered Search Engine for Scientific Research
AI-generated papers published by scientists seem to have become a real problem for scientific journals and have influence on the scientific community.
Scientific journals publish articles with AI-generated text
AI-generated papers published by scientists seem to have become a real problem for scientific journals and have influence on the scientific community.
