The future of open source depends on empowering students not just as users—but as contributors, maintainers, and leaders.

With LibreTech Collective joining Apereo, we’re strengthening the bridge between student-led innovation and global open source communities in higher education.

We can’t wait to build what’s next—together.
https://www.apereo.org/news/2026/georgia-techs-libretech-collective-joins-apereo-foundation-community-member

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What do you think about open source creation versus trademarking? Can they coexist? Should one exist and not the other? Here's an article that approaches this topic from a perspective of trademarking supporting open source creation. " https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/open-source-trademarking-copyrights/

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🧐 Interested to see how our newest premier member, IBM, is using OpenSearch?

Check out this recent case study on what DataStax, an IBM company, learned using OpenSearch and JVector 👉 https://hubs.la/Q03SBh1S0

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🎉 IBM joins as a Premier Member of the OpenSearch Software Foundation strengthening the global open source community and driving next-generation search, analytics and AI innovation

Read the press release to learn why they’re joining in on OpenSearch's mission → https://opensearch.org/announcements/opensearch-software-foundation-welcomes-ibm-as-a-premier-member/

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The EU’s Digital Markets Act is pushing Big Tech toward more interoperability, but what does that mean for open source?

Are we heading toward more decentralized, user-owned tools?

Drop your thoughts 👇

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With less than 16 hours to go, Antonia Kerle, Chief Technical Adviser at @bbcnews will explore "Transparency in the Age of AI" at #StateofOpenCon24. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the evolving landscape of AI ethics and transparency! #OpenSource #OpenSourceFuture
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Join us for an engaging Fireside Chat at #StateofOpenCon24! @emostaque Founder of @stabilityai_jp will shed light on "Why it matters that AI is open." Less than 17 hours to prepare for an enlightening conversation on the importance of openness in AI development! #OpenSource #OpenSourceFuture