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Openwashing, OSI, Linux Foundation, and More Proprietary Stuff

Posted by Roy Schestowitz on Jul 15, 2023

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My New Video Series

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Towards a definition of “Open Artificial Intelligence”: First meeting recap [Ed: Microsoft-funded propaganda from OSI. When will OSI just admit that ii took bribes to shill proprietary software for Microsoft?]

↺ Towards a definition of “Open Artificial Intelligence”: First meeting recap

> The Open Source Initiative kicked off a multi-stakeholder process to define machine learning systems that can be characterized as “Open Source.” This is the recap of the first meeting.

Convening public benefit and charitable foundations working in open domains [Ed: OSI is clearly not doing "public benefit [...] in open domains"; it became a Microsoft lobby group and one just needs to follow the money to see this.]

↺ Convening public benefit and charitable foundations working in open domains

> Open Policy Alliance was created to amplify underrepresented voices in public policy development, focused on informing US policy discussions and global collaboration.

OpenMainframe Project Announces Schedule for Open Mainframe Summit Las Vegas on September 11

↺ OpenMainframe Project Announces Schedule for Open Mainframe Summit Las Vegas on September 11

> The IBM TechXchange Conference offers technical breakout sessions, hands-on experiences, product demonstrations, instructor-led labs, and certifications tailored to your interests and learning style. Open Mainframe Summit will be featured as part of the Community Day on September 11 at the MGM Grand Hotel. Community Day unites diverse IBM user groups and technical communities to foster collaboration, networking and learning.

Open Source: A Pillar for Future Technologies in India

↺ Open Source: A Pillar for Future Technologies in India

> The open source paradigm is undeniably shaping the future of technology worldwide. India, in particular, is a cradle for open source innovation, forging ahead with groundbreaking advancements in fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), digital wallets, and blockchain.

Microsoft still unsure how hackers stole Azure AD signing key Typical.]

↺ Microsoft still unsure how hackers stole Azure AD signing key

↺ Typical

OpenAI’s Sam Altman got his wish for more regulatory attention, courtesy of the FTC

↺ OpenAI’s Sam Altman got his wish for more regulatory attention, courtesy of the FTC

> The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating OpenAI to determine whether the ChatGPT creator has engaged in unfair data security practices or unfair practices that harm the reputation of consumers.

↺ is investigating OpenAI

↺ ChatGPT

F.T.C. Is Investigating ChatGPT Maker

↺ F.T.C. Is Investigating ChatGPT Maker

> The agency sent OpenAI, which makes ChatGPT, a letter this week over consumer harms and the company’s security practices.

FTC reportedly investigating ChatGPT creator OpenAI over consumer protection issues

↺ FTC reportedly investigating ChatGPT creator OpenAI over consumer protection issues

> The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into ChatGPT creator OpenAI and whether the artificial intelligence company violated consumer protection laws by scraping public data and publishing false information through its chatbot, according to reports in the Washington Post and the New York Times. The agency sent OpenAI a 20-page letter requesting detailed information on its AI technology, products, customers, privacy safeguards and data security arrangements, according to the reports. An FTC spokesman had no comment.

API Flaw in QuickBlox Framework Exposed PII of Millions of Users

↺ API Flaw in QuickBlox Framework Exposed PII of Millions of Users

> QuickBlox SDK and API vulnerabilities impact chat and video applications used by industries including telemedicine, smart IoT, and finance.

Cisco Shopping Spree Adds Oort ID Threat Detection Tech

↺ Cisco Shopping Spree Adds Oort ID Threat Detection Tech

> The planned Oort purchase is Cisco’s fourth acquisition of a cybersecurity company in the first half of 2023.

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