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  1. Top Open Source licenses in 2024

    The top 20 OSI-Approved licenses most frequently sought out by our community in 2024 based on number of pageviews.

  2. 2024 end-of-year review: policy and standards

    As 2024 draws to a close, the Open Source Initiative (OSI) reflects on an eventful year marked by significant achievements in advocating for Open Source principles in policy and standards development worldwide.

  3. 2024 end-of-year review: Open Source AI Definition v1.0

    The release of version 1.0 of the Open Source AI Definition (OSAID) marks an important milestone on a journey to ensure that AI systems are innovative and aligned with the foundational principles of Open Source: the freedoms to use, study, modify and share.

  4. Top articles at OpenSource.net in 2024

    Learn about the top articles published at OpenSource.net in 2024. This site is dedicated to fostering knowledge sharing about Open Source software, hardware, open culture, and open knowledge.

  5. ClearlyDefined: 2024 in review – milestones, growth and community impact

    As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on a transformative year for the ClearlyDefined project. From technical advancements to community growth, this year has been nothing short of extraordinary. Here’s a recap of our key milestones and how we’ve continued to bring clarity to the Open Source ecosystem.