The State Of Open Source in Europe
Inside key themes from this year's main open-source developers' event, we look at the AI boom, sustainability, regulation, and data
The Next Web 2:15 pm on April 11, 2024
Text FOSDEM and SOOCON, European open-source events, addressed the challenges and opportunities in the open-source ecosystem. Discussions ranged from platform performance analysis using Firefox Profiler to governance, funding, data privacy, and cybersecurity regulations like the EU's Cyber Resilience Act. Open source is increasingly used in various sectors and requires more consideration due to AI tools, data usage, and new regulatory frameworks. The community must adapt to these changes while ensuring sustainability and maintaining transparency.
- FOSDEM and SOOCON focused on the European open-source ecosystem's challenges and opportunities.
- Platform performance analysis using Firefox Profiler and discussions on governance, funding, and broader sustainability were some of the topics covered at FOSDEM.
- SOOCON held sessions focusing on the EU's Cyber Resilience Act and its impact on open-source projects and AI consultation with UK government departments.
- Open source is increasingly used in various sectors, requiring more consideration due to AI tools, data usage, and new regulatory frameworks like the Cyber Resilience Act.
- Adapting to these changes while ensuring sustainability and maintaining transparency are key for the European open-source community.
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