Open Source Initiative Blog

1. Carrying Open Collaboration into the Year Ahead

   Members Newsletter – January 2026
   In this month’s newsletter, we share 2025’s most sought after licenses; reflect on the work still ahead for OSAID; news from the policy team; and look-backs on the year by many of our affiliate organizations.

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2. Open Policy Alliance Welcomes the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund as New Member

   The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is pleased to welcome the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) to the Open Policy Alliance. OSTIF is a nonprofit dedicated to securing Open Source apps.

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3. Top Open Source licenses in 2025

   The top 20 OSI-Approved licenses most frequently sought out by our community in 2025 based on number of pageviews.

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4. Celebrating Generosity and Growth in the OSI Community

   Members Newsletter – December 2025
   As we reach the final weeks of the year, I find myself reflecting on a season that invites both gratitude and giving, two values that feel especially resonant for our community. Serving as Interim Executive Director these past months has only deepened my appreciation for the people who make Open Source possible.

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5. Open Source Without Borders: Reflections from COSCon’25

   Witnessing China’s Deepseek moment firsthand and learning about Kaiyuanshe’s dedication for over a decade building and championing China's Open Source community with such vision and commitment is truly inspiring.

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