Be the change that inspires change!
With an open philosophy and methodology we can solve the global grand challenges in more effective, transparent and democratic ways.
The basics of open
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Stories of open
People, projects and organisations that inspire

Other Resources
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The Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation provides a neutral, trusted hub for developers and organizations to code, manage, and scale open technology projects and ecosystems.
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Open Future
We are the Open Future, and we believe that an open internet is possible. One that maximizes societal benefits of shared data, knowledge and culture.
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Open Data Institute (ODI)
At the ODI, our mission is to work with companies and governments to build an open, trustworthy data ecosystem.
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cOAlition S
cOAlition S is an initiative to make full and immediate Open Access to research publications a reality. It is built around Plan S, which consists of one target and 10 principles.
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W3C Web standards introduction
W3C develops technical standards, specifications and guidelines through a process designed to maximize consensus.
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Open Source Initiative (OSI)
For over 20 years the Open Source Initiative (OSI) has worked to raise awareness and adoption of open source software, and build bridges between open source communities of practice.
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FAQ
Questions and answers intended to help you understand the open movement
Why is open source AI important?
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Who gives permission to use material offered under CC licenses?
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What are "contributor agreements"? Are they like open source licenses?
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Can I apply a Creative Commons license to software?
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Can I write proprietary code that links to a shared library that's open source?
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What is a "permissive" Open Source license?
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What is the open hardware movement, and how is it different from open source?
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What is "copyleft"? Is it the same as "open source"?
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How do CC licenses operate and how do the CC license terms work?
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What is an open file format and why is it different from a proprietary file format?
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What are the advantages of using open source AI tools over proprietary ones?
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Can I call my program "Open Source" even if I don't use an approved license?
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