TIL that a #BlackBox #AI can be defined as #OpenSource.

Granting the “freedom to fine tune” cannot be enough to qualify as Open Source AI just like granting the “freedom to configure” cannot be enough to qualify as Open Source Software.

Yet, for #OSI it's enough.

And you can't provide effective solutions to the problem they pretend to see into making training data available.

Or you will be silenced.

https://opensource.org/blog/copyright-law-makes-a-case-for-requiring-data-information-rather-than-open-datasets-for-open-source-ai

#OpenSourceAI #OpenWashing #OpenWashingAI
#OSS #OSAI #AIAct #BigTech #GAFAM

Copyright law makes a case for requiring data information rather than open datasets for Open Source AI

When we look at applying Open Source principles to the subject of AI, copyright law comes into play, especially for the topic of training data access.

^{Open Source Initiative}

Auf der diesjähirgen #FrOSCon habe ich zum Thema "Geld ist nicht alles! Neue Wege zur nachhaltigen Beschaffung Freier Software" gesprochen. Dank @c3voc ist der Talk nach kaum 20 Stunden schon online - tolle Arbeit!

https://app.media.ccc.de/v/froscon2024-3111-geld_ist_nicht_alles

Danke für viele gute Gedanken zum Thema während der Konferenz! Auf neuen Wegen mag mancher Fallstrick lauern, aber es lohnt sich, sie zu gehen.

Öffentliche Verwaltungen brauchen #FreieSoftware!

#PublicMoneyPublicCode #OpenSource #Openwashing @fsfe

Geld ist nicht alles!

Einst war Software-Beschaffung für Verwaltungen einfach: Wer den niedrigsten Lizenzpreis aufrief, erhielt den Zuschlag. Auch deswegen ist...

^{app.media.ccc.de}

We are working on the topic of #openwashing to learn more about current market practices, and we need your help!

https://share.fsfe.org/apps/forms/s/Z6xHfa8EiXk77FFreg2R6A6T%20

Openwashing has become a growing issue for the #FreeSoftware community. Many companies claim to be working on "Open Source" or "Free Software", while at the same time distributing proprietary software products.

Our July Newsletter is out!
🔸We continue to monitor & raise our concerns about DMA compliance
🔹We call upon the EU to use #FreeSoftware for its digital infrastructure
🔸We are asking for your experiences with #openwashing
🔹Updates on REUSE, YH4F, Ada&Zangemann

https://fsfe.org/news/nl/nl-202407.html

#softwarefreedom

DMA & Apple +++ Openwashing, EU infrastucture & more - FSFE

The July issue is full of news! We continue to monitor and raise our concerns about DMA compliance. We call upon the EU to use Free Software for its digita...

^{FSFE - Free Software Foundation Europe}

Thanks to everyone who already gave input on the topic of #OpenWashing !

As many companies claim to be working on “Open Source” or “Free Software” while distributing proprietary software products, we at the @fsfe would like to learn more about current market practices.

We're interested in your views and experiences on openwashing! You can submit them here:
https://share.fsfe.org/apps/forms/s/Z6xHfa8EiXk77FFreg2R6A6T

Please spread the word, any input is welcome!

#FreeSoftware #OpenSource #PublicCode

#OpenWashing has become a growing issue in the Free Software community. Many companies claim to be working on “Open Source” or “Free Software” while distributing proprietary software products.

We at the @fsfe would like to learn more about current market practices, and we need your help!

Please share your views and experiences on openwashing here:
https://share.fsfe.org/apps/forms/s/Z6xHfa8EiXk77FFreg2R6A6T

Please spread the word, any input is welcome!

#FreeSoftware #OpenSource #FSFE #publiccode

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