We had an insightful session with Dawn Foster on sustaining OSS projects and communities over the long-term. The CHAOSS project has been creating a series of MIT-licensed Practitioner Guides focused on improving the sustainability of our software and communities. The guides are designed to make it easier for people to…
We have been doing source level license scans for Linux Foundation (LF) projects for a long time including generating SPDX formatted files, but what about SBOMs that can meet (and exceed) the government minimum specification? Here at the LF, we are now leveraging our existing scanning capabilities to generate SBOMs…
When we think about Software Build of Materials, we are looking at what might be a multi-dimensional space consisting of hierarchy, linking, modification, export restrictions, security vulnerabilities, distribution type, versions, etc. Care must be taken when setting up the SBOMs to both list the components used and to show how…
To help you navigate the complexities of AI, data and the supply chain, Nick Schifano CEO and founder of FastCatalog.ai discussed the intersection of AI innovation and legal frameworks. With years of experience in IP law, standards, and AI/ML legal frameworks, Nick guided us through key considerations for managing the AI supply…
This OpenChain webinar focused on the current legal landscape of AI, covering four main topics: (1) open source and AI, (2) current litigation around AI, (3) an overview of current and forthcoming laws and regulations pertaining to AI, and (4) privacy and data protection and AI, including a case study on…
Recent computer science graduate Charlotte Gayton shared her journey of implementing the OpenChain standard during her Year in Industry (ISO/IEC 5230) and her dissertation project (ISO/IEC 18974). She discussed the challenges she faced and the solutions she developed to achieve compliance. The session will provide a unique perspective on navigating…
This webinar featured Stefano Maffulli, Executive Director of the Open Source Initiative (OSI), on the current status of the OSI Definition for Open Source AI. It covered their efforts to build community consensus around the topic, and included insights around both progress and challenges. Watch the Webinar: https://youtu.be/DVjYHpTF0LE More About…
IAV GmbH has announced adoption of ISO/IEC 5230:2020 via third-party certification provided by TimeToAct. Adjacent to this, IAV and TimeToAct has collaborated with the OpenChain Project on a webinar and case study about the certification rationale and process. This webinar digs into details on how, why and when decisions were…
This webinar features a speaker who has “been there” as we discuss best practices before, during, and after the due diligence phase to ensure post-close success. We cover:(a) Why open source due diligence is key in tech transactions,(b) Lessons learned on how to perform open source due diligence,(c) How to…
On the 11th of June 2024, 07:00 UTC there was a special briefing from OpenForum Europe (OFE) on the EU Product Liability Directive. It is part of a series provided by OFE on European policy matters that impact open source, business processes and risk management. https://youtu.be/Zcvjy8Ckk6k More Details “European Union…
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