Red Hat Leads the AI Charge with Open Source Innovation: In the fast-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Red Hat Inc. is positioning itself as a pioneer — not through secrecy, but by fully embracing open-source principles. At Red Hat Summit 2024, co-hosted once again with AnsibleFest, the company showcased its forward-thinking approach to AI, automation, … Read more
Open Source at a Crossroads: Funding, Licensing & the Future of OSS in the AI Era: Open source software (OSS), long hailed as the backbone of innovation and digital infrastructure, is now experiencing a major identity crisis. With rising security concerns, sudden licensing changes, and unequal value distribution, OSS finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. … Read more
Open Source Risk in M&A Why Auditing Your Codebase Matters in 2025As organizations increasingly rely on : open-source software and AI-powered coding tools, the potential for security vulnerabilities and license compliance issues continues to rise. In the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), these risks can quickly become deal-breakers if not addressed properly. Whether it’s … Read more
Open Source Bedroom Paddle Hackster.io: At the Open Hardware Summit 2024 in Montreal, I attended one of the most hands-on and thought-provoking workshops. It introduced a smart open-source bedroom paddle, combining electronics with real-world interaction. The workshop focused on strain gauge technology and its integration into a physical tool — creating something educational, playful, and … Read more
API Attacks Surge as Akamai CSO Warns of Open Source Vulnerabilities at RSA Conference: At RSA Conference 2024, Boaz Gelbord, Chief Security Officer at Akamai, issued a serious warning: attacks on APIs and open source components are escalating rapidly. Speaking in a powerful keynote, Gelbord explained that cybercriminals are increasingly using trusted internal tools to … Read more
Insider Threats in Open Source: The XZ Utils Backdoor Raises Red Flags for Community Trust, If you missed the critical vulnerability in XZ Utils, you’re overlooking one of the most serious recent cybersecurity warnings. The discovery of a backdoor in this popular Linux tool has drawn comparisons to SolarWinds, highlighting how deeply rooted the threat … Read more
Open Source Client Options In The Non Mastodon Fediverse Hackaday: As Twitter began facing turbulence, Mastodon quickly emerged as a popular alternative. It introduced the world to the Fediverse — a decentralized network of platforms powered by open protocols. Unlike traditional social media, which often restrict third-party apps, the Fediverse encourages diversity and innovation. Notably, … Read more
RAIR Technologies Unveils RAIRprotocol: A Fully Open-Source Web3 dApp Framework: LOS ANGELES — May 08, 2024 — During the Tokenize LA Conference, RAIR Technologies officially launched RAIRprotocol, a fully open-source decentralized application (dApp) protocol layer designed to simplify and scale Web3 development. Built with over four years of innovation and a $3 million+ investment, RAIRprotocol … Read more
Apache Pinot Evolves as StarTree Unleashes Next-Gen Real-Time Analytics and Observability Features: StarTree, the commercial force behind the powerful open-source Apache Pinot platform, has unveiled a suite of major updates during its Real-Time Analytics Summit. These enhancements aim to revolutionize real-time analytics and data observability for cloud-native enterprises. Apache Pinot, originally developed at LinkedIn by … Read more
Red Hat Champions Open-Source Communities to Evolve AI Models, Red Hat Inc. presented its vision for generative AI at its annual Red Hat Summit in Denver. The company believes open-source communities, not single vendors, will define AI’s future. In fact, this philosophy shapes its core strategy. 🌱 Open Source Powers AI Innovation Firstly, Red Hat … Read more