In which I share my experience at the United Nations' Open Source Week, discussing the critical issues around digital sovereignty and open source discourse. I'm a little disappointed that discussions focus on the localization of technology rather than addressing fundamental questions about privacy and human rights. Please don't view sovereignty purely as a geopolitical power play - this could lead…
There is a long history of products that were solutions looking for problems, but none were as exasperating, futile, and devoid of application like software composition analysis, or SCA, the dumb database of security "products".
The technology sector is currently experiencing significant anxiety reminiscent of the dot-com crash, driven by fears over job security and the impact of autonomous coding tools. While many speculate about the potential decline of open source, it is posited that it will transform rather than end, emphasizing collaboration and changing the role of developers amidst various societal costs and…
The article discusses how businesses can leverage open source innovation while maintaining profitability. It emphasizes the importance of platforms and multi-layered product strategies, including free and paid offerings. The text advises on the significance of intellectual property protection and adapting to emerging agentic engineering to thrive in evolving competitive landscapes.
Want to affect change in large organizations? Don't create grand visions and set unreasonable expectations. Apply the lessons from open source: prototype, bootstrap, iterate.
The post emphasizes the importance of "lift" in platform strategies, focusing on user and developer lift for technology products. It discusses aligning community strategies with specific goals and target audiences, using examples from Kubernetes and Hyperic to illustrate platform-community fit. The key takeaway is that proper alignment is crucial for achieving expected growth.
The commercial open source landscape has seen a revival, driven by startups focusing on generative AI. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to adopt a strategic approach, evaluating platform ecosystems, open core, and product focus. Successful startups should prioritize community engagement and user adoption to ensure a sustainable business model, while carefully navigating intellectual property…
Open source communities are facing an existential crisis as AI and agentic systems reshape the landscape. With code generation tools flooding the market, traditional notions of value and collaboration are crumbling. If we fail to adapt our governance models, we risk empowering monopolistic forces that threaten the very essence of open source innovation.
The author reflects on the trajectory of open source amidst the rise of geopolitical tensions and authoritarian regimes. Initially thriving as a collaborative movement, open source now faces threats from nation-state actors exploiting its communities. Urging for transparency in data and AI models, the author calls for organizations to adapt to these urgent realities.
I recently wrote 2 essays on the subject of AI Native Automation over on the AINT blog. The gist of them is simple: It s that latter point that I want to dive a bit deeper into here, but first a disclaimer: We have no idea what the ultimate impact of "AI" is to the world, Continue reading AI Native and the Open Source Supply Chain