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Amanda Brock said, “Conversations that small expert groups have been sharing in silos will be opened up to the broader audience via the SOOCon24 plenaries which will share the real challenges and risks to the future of open source and its impact on AI. Sometimes there’s a perception that the myth of the developer in […]

Interviewed by Computing Editor Tom Allen, Amanda Brock discusses open source from AI to security and her goals for 2024

“The revised CRA’s definition of open source did not align with “the accepted definition of open source software and the long established free software definition” or indeed definitions the commission itself had used in the past.” Reported by The New Stack

The future of open source inevitably involves a Security. Amanda Brock talked to Cliff Saran at ComputerWeekly.com about the EU Cyber Resilience Act and its apparent redefinition of open source software.

“One of the best things about my job. In 2024 we are celebrating 65 of the top code contributors to open source software across the UK,” said Amanda Brock. “We recognise your service and thank you.”

According to Amanda Brock, clarity around “free and open-source” in the regulations is necessary.

“The specific wording of the legislation is said to contradict previous definitions of open source technology established by the European Commission”, according to Amanda Brock

This article is written by Amanda Brock.

“The NewStack’s Joe Faye shares open source leader’s’ predictions for 2024 including Amanda Brock and Board Director Rebecca Rumbul”

Amanda Brock commented, “Our 24 event brings a unique experience to the UK, with a US style open source conference, built through collaboration from the CFP process for content to the volunteer staff. We engage with the global open source communities and businesses to learn about all aspects of open source, open data and of