THE open source ai definition 1.0

We have released the first stable version of the Definition.

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Members Newsletter – November 2024
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ClearlyDefined at SOSS Fusion 2024: a collaborative solution to Open Source license compliance
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The Open Source Initiative Announces the Release of the Industry’s First Open Source AI Definition
Open and public co-design process culminates in a stable version of Open Source AI Definition, ensures freedoms to use, study, share and modify AI systems.

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