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Explore the regulatory landscape shaping open source software in its third decade through this 14-minute conference talk by Nithya A. Ruff at All Things Open. Examine how open source has evolved from a niche technology to a critical component of essential systems and services, now subject to increasing government oversight and regulation. Learn about the complex compliance environment created by regulations like the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and AI Act, executive orders, and various national technology agendas that companies and foundations must navigate. Discover how Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) are helping organizations assess and respond to these regulatory challenges. Understand the importance of engaging with policymakers through feedback and education to ensure regulations are applied appropriately to open source projects. Gain insights into strategies for open source developers, foundations, and companies to prepare for and address this evolving regulatory climate that has become a top-level concern across the open source community.
