Open source #AI has been a key issue in policy debates, and #AIAct includes provisions that regulate development and sharing of #opensource AI development.
We've been following the proposed rules as they meandered through several different approaches. Now elements of the final version have been made public.

The big question was whether transparency and other obligations need to be mandated for open source AI, or they can be self-regulated – under the assumption that open source developers ensure these elements based on principles of open development.

The agreed upon wording of the AI Act assumes the later, and makes open source exempt from regulation of general purpose AI models, including transparency obligations.

We think that this is a problem, especially that lack of agreed standards that define open source AI means that there is an risk of open washing.

You can read more about this on our blog: Paul Keller wrote a detailed analysis of the provisions:
https://openfuture.eu/blog/a-frankenstein-like-approach-open-source-in-the-ai-act/

A Frankenstein-like approach: open source in the AI act – Open Future

Late last week, the European Commission, the Member States, and the European Parliament reached a deal on the AI Act.

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hi everyone i'm creating an open source fast and simple digital painting software
right now i have:
- brush engine similar to popular manga software
- antialiased bucket fill with gap closing
- opengl canvas view
- first bits of intuitive ui/ux

i'm preparing a demo for linux folks, next i will do layer system also similar to popular manga software

repository: https://github.com/mrgaturus/npainter

#art #mastoart #gamedev #indiedev #opensource #linux #foss

So did I mention that no company or government pays me for the work I do?

But you can support my work if you want to live in a world where we have the Small Web as an alternative to the Big Web of Google, Facebook, and other people farmers.

https://small-tech.org/fund-us

#SmallWeb #SmallTech #funding #foss #freeSoftware #openSource #web #dev #tech #technology

Fund Small Technology Foundation

We’re a tiny team of two funded by individuals like you. Your patronage goes towards keeping a roof over our heads as we build a better future for the Internet.

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Cathedral or Bazaar? We made our choice.

Over the last 15 years, we have supported the use of open technologies in public administration.

The Open Source Observatory has helped the European public sector leverage open technologies effectively and efficiently by providing various resources, including a knowledge centre to reveal the benefits and follow #EU open source software development.

Join us on 21 November to discuss #OpenSource policies, funding, and more → https://osorturns15.eu

#OSS

Looking for free software tools for video or projection #mapping, any suggestions?

#mastohelp #videomapping #projectionmapping #freesoftware #opensource

KeeperFX open-source remake and expansion of Dungeon Keeper 1.0 out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/keeperfx-open-source-remake-and-expansion-of-dungeon-keeper-10-out-now/

#DungeonKeeper #OpenSource #FOSS

The EU is moving forward with #eIDAS despite warnings from over 500 scientists & privacy advocates.

With no requirement that server-side code be released open source, we cannot be sure that our personal data is secure.😱

Thankfully, the #Pirates 🏴‍☠️ in the EU Parliament did manage to push for an #opensource release of the client-app & the eID will be voluntary.

This isn't over. EU citizens please contact your representatives and demand they respect our #privacy !🥊

https://www.patrick-breyer.de/en/eu-digital-identity-regulation-eidas-pirates-dont-support-blank-cheque-for-surveillance-of-citizens-online/

If anyone else has noticed the delay of videos being posted from #bcon23 on the official #peertube instance, not to worry, they are still encoding, but unfortunately not being published as quickly as hoped.

All the videos are being mirrored, and available, though not fully transcoded, on the #bcon23 playlist here:

https://video.blender.org/w/p/tJNAU76DL5Vs1M6niWksPE

Go watch them there, hot and fresh😀

#blender #b3d #foss #opensource

Dobra, znowu szukam polecajki.

Planuję zmienić Todoist, aplikację do tworzenia list zadań, na coś open source. Ogólnie chcę być bardziej niezależny od aplikacji pochodzących od firm, dodatkowo płacę za Pro dla przypomnień, a to jest dość absurdalne, jak o tym pomyśleć.

Moje wymagania:
- tworzenie projektów
- pod-zadania
- aplikacja mobilna
- dobrze by było, gdyby miała synchronizację
- możliwość ustawienia przypomnień

Ktoś coś?

#help #opensource

#BraveBrowser is installing VPNs without users' consent, even if you didn't willingly enable their #VPN service. Just stop using #Brave, it's garbage.

Edit: the services are disabled by default, but they were still installed with very little to no transparency about them towards the user, alongside all the other stuff that's often unwanted from Brave users (Pocket on Firefox is to blame too, lol.)

https://www.ghacks.net/2023/10/18/brave-is-installing-vpn-services-without-user-consent/

#Browser #Security #Privacy #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #LibreSoftware

Hey all! Another YouTube change means another FreeTube release!

Version 0.19.1 has just dropped and this aims to fix the recent issues going on with the title bar not showing up for videos. There's much more than fixes for this release so be sure to check out the full changelog below.

https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube/discussions/4117

Download the new version over on our website.

https://freetubeapp.io/#download

#freetube #privacy #opensource

Release v0.19.1 Beta · FreeTubeApp/FreeTube · Discussion #4117

Electron Electron has been updated to v22.3.25 which fixes the recent libwedp vulnerability Features Added external player support for the Clapper Media Player by @trostboot in #3916 Added Pastel &...

^GitHub

Hello contributors!

We want to reach as many people as possible. That's why we need your help to translate Penpot in your language 😃

We're so close to have another 10 languages at 100%!

Check the translation guide! https://help.penpot.app/contributing-guide/translations/

#opensource

02· Translations

Design freedom for teams.

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I just rediscovered #BumpTop, an alternative 3D desktop for Windows 7 that had a major focus on Touch gestures and was eventually bought out by Google.

I remember using it on my first Windows 7 machine even though my laptop could barely handle it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fko4N-EmzgM&t=837s

It's #OpenSource now, but I'm still waiting for a Linux port. :blobcatupsidedown2:

BumpTop - The Amazing 3D Physics Desktop Replacement for Windows & macOS (Overview & Demo)

● Liked this video? Subscribe for more: http://mjd.yt/subscribeToday we're taking a look at BumpTop. This 3D desktop replacement was conceived way back in 20...

^YouTube

LibreWolf: Custom version of Firefox, focused on privacy, security & freedom
https://librewolf.net
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37431474

* HN discussion of some interest: back and forth ... mainly regarding forks and trust vs. companies (Mozilla; others) and trust ... [transparency ...]

LibreWolf: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LibreWolf
* free OS web browser; fork of Firefox w. emphasis on privacy & security

#WebBrowsers #OpenSource #Firefox #LibreWolf #privacy #surveillance #Linux #Mozilla

Hit me with your best #opensource #linux #rust #nixos #podcast links!

Both English and German language is okay.

Additionally, German podcasts about other topics are okay as well.

You have until tomorrow morning UTC, so I can download enough episodes for 26hrs of travel starting Saturday evening.

#BlueHats is for those who believe that the digital transformation of public administrations should rely on #FreeSoftware #OpenSource.

With supporters among EU OSPOs and beyond, #BlueHats is now going global 🌐 Join the movement!

Looks Like #Fedora #Linux #KDE Spin Is Switching to the Calamares Graphical Installer https://9to5linux.com/fedora-linux-kde-spin-is-switching-to-the-calamares-graphical-installer

#OpenSource

We've jazzed up your XFCE desktop by swapping out the ordinary applications menu with the versatile Whisker menu. This little change not only gives your XFCE desktop a fresh, modern vibe, but it also supercharges your workflow. Learn more:
https://www.debugpoint.com/xfce-whisker-menu/

#linux #opensource #xfce