Nostr notes by Jordan Maris 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 #NAFO

I'm so tired of dogmatic AI evangelists who insist #AI ...

2026-10-23T09:30:31Z

I'm so tired of dogmatic AI evangelists who insist #AI "changes everything" and requires us to completely tear down current processes and structures, and replace them with much worse processes, usually to the benefit of the evangelists in question.

No. We don't have to tear down everything: as much as they would like it, current structures just need tweaking.

There is no inevitability: humans make choices and those choices shape the world we live in.

#AI

Attempting to implement censorship through #DNS is like trying to ...

2026-10-22T17:31:51Z

Attempting to implement censorship through #DNS is like trying to divert a river with a traffic sign.

This is a technically flawed decision by the French courts. It won't work and it is actively harmful to the internet.

https://quad9.net/news/blog/au-revoir-france/

#Quad9 #France #EUpol #FRpol

Second Bonus thought, a big thank you to the @npub1rrh…gcep ...

2026-10-22T13:04:58Z

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Second Bonus thought, a big thank you to the npub1rrhxtdm7f7hgwhd74jpm6wdws9adftkrd7mk3gv6pewzafnlyxwskqgcep (npub1rrh…gcep) foundation and to all PHP's developers for their hard work. We love you guys ❤️

Bonus thought: This comment on the #PHP blog alleges that ...

2026-10-22T13:04:01Z

In reply to nevent1q…lsa8
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Bonus thought: This comment on the #PHP blog alleges that Chainguard, the organisation who broke embargo and leaked the patch early, is currently using this to try to expand their customer base.

If these allegations are true, it's difficult to say how #Chainguard should still be allowed access to pre-disclosure information. If this happens again, the whole responsible disclosure system is at risk of collapse.

(5/5) 🏛️ Governments must recognise that the Open Source ...

2026-10-22T13:00:29Z

In reply to nevent1q…wj7k
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(5/5)
🏛️ Governments must recognise that the Open Source they depend on is underfunded for the wave of AI-discovered vulnerabilities it faces. The EU's CRA partially addresses this by making companies more responsible; its Open Source Software Stewards & Voluntary Security Attestations should channel funding from corporate and government users to the projects themselves.

(4/5) 💵 PHP runs over half the Internet, including governments ...

2026-10-22T13:00:16Z

In reply to nevent1q…tpuf
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(4/5)
💵 PHP runs over half the Internet, including governments and multibillion-dollar corporations, yet the foundation behind it has a budget under $1m and only 13 engineers, some part-time. Despite this, they handled one of the hardest vulnerabilities in recent years with professionalism. They deserve better: if your company or government relies on PHP, consider supporting them.

(3/5) 🤖 AI makes finding and exploiting vulnerabilities far ...

2026-10-22T13:00:07Z

In reply to nevent1q…tjw4
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(3/5)
🤖 AI makes finding and exploiting vulnerabilities far faster and easier. Keeping details secret until a fix ships is therefore vital, as is getting Open Source developers AI support for vulnerability discovery.

(2/5) 🔎 Open Source vulnerability reporting is robust and ...

2026-10-22T12:59:40Z

In reply to nevent1q…94w2
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(2/5)
🔎 Open Source vulnerability reporting is robust and works most of the time; you only hear about it when it fails. Speedy fixes matter, but breaking embargo puts all users at risk. If responsible disclosure is to survive, this mustn't happen again.

(1/5) Some thoughts on yesterday's #PHP #vulnerability 🔒 ...

2026-10-22T12:59:23Z

(1/5) Some thoughts on yesterday's #PHP #vulnerability

🔒 Normally, vulnerabilities are patched before we hear about them, with key distributors notified in advance to reduce risk. This time, a security researcher accidentally published details early, and a for-profit PHP distributor broke embargo and leaked the fix. The vulnerability was exploited in the wild within the hour, making everything worse.

FYI on #France. In the last 24 hours: 🕵️ A French newspaper ...

2026-10-20T21:29:12Z

FYI on #France. In the last 24 hours:

🕵️ A French newspaper revealed the government tried to force the intelligence services to blame a far-left party for the riots.

👮 They attempted to arrest a MP from that party.

🌙 They have imposed curfews in cities across the country.

🪖 They announced that the army will be deployed during the next protest.

France is rapidly sliding into authoritarianism.

#France #EUpol #lyceens #franceProtests

This photo, taken yesterday from the cockpit of a Romanian F16, ...

2026-10-19T08:28:55Z

This photo, taken yesterday from the cockpit of a Romanian F16, shows that jet shooting down Russian drones over Romanian territorial waters.

This comes as Russia had escalated its attacks on shipping in the black sea, striking multiple vessels, including in Romanian territorial waters.

#Europe already at war with #Russia, we just don't realise yet.

https://jmar.is/jekyll/update/2024/02/24/EuropeIsAtWar.html

#EUpol

It's very easy to get depressed by the state of politics ...

2026-10-18T12:03:07Z

It's very easy to get depressed by the state of politics right now, but then you see interactions like this one, and it rekindles your faith. A new generation of politicians will come forward and they will be different.

#AbduElSayed #USpol #Politics

RE: https://eupolicy.social/@jmaris/115860595238097654 Give the ...

2026-10-17T12:10:18Z

RE: https://eupolicy.social/@jmaris/115860595238097654

Give the people what they (really) want. #c15 #tesla #ElonMusk

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Broadcom, an American company, are telling Europeans not to use ...

2026-10-13T15:42:43Z

Broadcom, an American company, are telling Europeans not to use #OpenSource to achieve #TechSovereignty, due to the risk of "depending on Open Source maintainers", and instead tells you to *checks notes* use their proprietary solutions, the same proprietary solutions they recently locked users into, then increased the price by 1000%.

I applaud their audacity.

Open Source prevents you from being locked in and extorted. That same lock-in is Broadcom's business model.

https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/how-can-europe-leverage-laws-to-secure-cloud-sovereignty/

Thanks for live posting this !

2026-10-08T13:08:09Z

In reply to nevent1q…qnne
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Thanks for live posting this !

This is a pathetic failure of the EU and Canada to recognise that ...

2026-10-08T11:13:27Z

This is a pathetic failure of the EU and Canada to recognise that this US government is not on our side.

#EUpol #CApol #Trump #disinformation

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/07/trump-eu-disinformation-conference

Again, I'm not an #AI fan, but I am impressed that #Mistral ...

2026-10-07T14:11:31Z

Again, I'm not an #AI fan, but I am impressed that #Mistral has managed to put out a release that has comparable performance to Chinese Open-Weight models with 3x less GPUs than the Chinese.

I am even more impressed that the called it "Le Chonk" and made its mascot an obese cat, in reference to the memes about a rumoured upcoming "Le Chaton Fat" model.

Apparently Europe has AI expertise and a sense of humour.

https://mistral.ai/news/mistral-large-4/

It's the circle of life, baby. #firefox ...

2026-09-30T08:07:40Z

It's the circle of life, baby.

#firefox

Four people have sent me this job offer already. I'm not sure ...

2026-09-28T14:27:05Z

Four people have sent me this job offer already. I'm not sure I can make it clearer: I really like what I do, I really hate what they do, and I don't want to work for the bad guys.

#AI #Anthropic

VDL announces #Canada could become the first #AssociateMember of ...

2026-09-16T07:53:20Z

VDL announces #Canada could become the first #AssociateMember of the #EU :O

Applause.

⬇️ #SOTEU

Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech ...

2026-09-16T07:13:22Z

Ursula Von der Leyen is just starting her #StateOfTheEU speech (#SOTEU) with "It was the best of times it was the worst of times"

Oh brother

Liveposting the SOTEU here

This whole story shows the extent of resources mobilised to ...

2026-09-15T22:35:48Z

This whole story shows the extent of resources mobilised to silence the truth about what is happening in #Palestine, and any artists who speak out.

Sheeran should pull out himself.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/15/ed-sheeran-macklemore-palestine-openers-finneas

RE: https://mastodon.social/@benroyce/117262665017009718 The AfD ...

2026-09-13T08:04:18Z

RE: https://mastodon.social/@benroyce/117262665017009718

The AfD is racist, unconstitutional, and brazenly under the control of the Russian Federation. It should be banned #AfDVerbot

My expectation: Climate "terror organisations" will start ...

2026-08-29T18:03:03Z

In reply to nevent1q…m4l3
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My expectation: Climate "terror organisations" will start to pop up, and easily recruit among a generation who are condemned to live with the stupid decisions of past generations , and have nothing to lose.

Assassinations of politicians and oil executives will become commonplace. Celebrities' private jets will be torched.

Governments will not be able to crack down effectively on account of popular support.

#ClimateCrisis

This #Summer has truly revealed the scale of the #ClimateCrisis. ...

2026-08-29T17:57:03Z

This #Summer has truly revealed the scale of the #ClimateCrisis. Right now we are in the small lull between the moment when the climate crisis starts destroying lives, and the moment that citizens realise that governments have chosen to "adapt to climate change", meaning this suffering will become the norm.

I suspect we are severely underestimating the anger people will feel when they find out their governments have abandoned them to this nightmare.

#ClimateChange

for me 90% of requests are failing :( I think they are ...

2026-08-18T15:44:46Z

In reply to nevent1q…eztu
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for me 90% of requests are failing :(

I think they are prioritising making sure listens get recorded over operating until they can fix the spam

I'm fed up of clueless tankies claiming " #Maidan was a ...

2026-08-18T13:04:16Z

I'm fed up of clueless tankies claiming " #Maidan was a #Coup" while claiming #Crimea was the "will of the people".

President Yanukovych fled the country, and the entirety of parliament, including his own party, voted to replace him.

Russia invaded Crimea and used military force, holding a sham referendum at gunpoint, and eliminating anyone who opposed annexation.

#EUpol #Ukraine #Tankies

It's infuriating that a mixture of #AI scrapers and extremist ...

2026-08-18T10:42:16Z

It's infuriating that a mixture of #AI scrapers and extremist spammers have taken down #Listenbrainz :(

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2026-08-17T13:37:32Z

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#avisimpopulaire: On aurait du approuver la réforme des ...

2026-08-17T11:57:54Z

#avisimpopulaire: On aurait du approuver la réforme des retraites.

#retraites #FRpol #EUpol ##France

Just had to block a server called FSEBUGOUTZONE ...

2026-08-13T17:35:16Z

Just had to block a server called FSEBUGOUTZONE (https://fsebugoutzone.org/) ("Free speech extemists") after noticing a user who interacted with a post I made explained in his bio that he left twitter because Elon wouldn't let him use racial slurs.

Seems like that's the general vibe of that server, so in the blocklist it goes.

Everyone has the right to speak, but I also have the right not to listen.

#racism #fediverse #fediblock

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2026-08-13T09:58:52Z

AHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *wheezes* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA phewww

#ai

The ministerial EU meeting on #Ceuta has just finished, and Spain ...

2026-08-04T13:40:49Z

In reply to nevent1q…elsj
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The ministerial EU meeting on #Ceuta has just finished, and Spain has come out of it in a very good position.

"We commend #Spain for their swift response to the situation in #Ceuta and extend our deepest condolences for the tragic loss of life."

"communication [..] could further be reinforced [..] and [..] more coherent, especially to counter malicious external actors engaged in foreign information manipulation and interference"

tl;dr: "we fucked up"

#EUpol
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/jha/2026/08/04/

If #Spain had been led by the #PP, the attack on the border in ...

2026-08-03T08:37:29Z

If #Spain had been led by the #PP, the attack on the border in #Ceuta would have prompted an outpouring of solidarity from right-wing #EU leaders.

Instead, because Spain is lead by a left-wing government, all we got was pathetic political point-scoring and lies about a threat to #Schengen

The reaction of some #EU countries was a shameful abandonment of EU solidarity at a time when it was most needed.

#EUpol #Espana

This year, #France is really taking a slap in the face from ...

2026-07-26T12:36:48Z

This year, #France is really taking a slap in the face from #ClimateChange.

Three deadly heatwaves, and now my home city, #ClermontFerrand, is draped in smog from the forest fires raging 450km away on the Atlantic coast.

US before: what if we arm the Taliban to fight the Soviets? US ...

2026-07-23T14:03:02Z

US before: what if we arm the Taliban to fight the Soviets?

US now: what if we give a brutal theocracy everything it needs to build nukes so it can fight another brutal theocracy.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/23/what-is-the-us-saudi-arabia-nuclear-power-deal-explained

I find it interesting that #Trump announced that #Ukraine would ...

2026-07-16T12:36:36Z

I find it interesting that #Trump announced that #Ukraine would be allowed to build #Patriot missiles, just as Ukraine and Europe partnered to build their own interceptor to compete with the #Patriot.

Feels to me like this is less about helping Ukraine and more about ensuring US defence firms don't face competition.

#USpol #EUpol

The modern man yearns to be an engineer in a control room with ...

2026-07-11T13:14:51Z

The modern man yearns to be an engineer in a control room with lots of buttons and lights.

https://designyoutrust.com/2018/01/vintage-beauty-soviet-control-rooms/

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Tutanota/116889735116919744 This is ...

2026-07-09T18:42:35Z

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Tutanota/116889735116919744

This is not accurate. Chat control 1 has not passed. It still requires approval from the Council. It is currently unclear whether they will approve the parliament version (which was amended today to ban scanning of encrypted messages), or push for more negotiations, meaning another vote will be required in Parliament.

#ChatControl

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#ChatControl 1.0 HAS PASSED - despite a majority voting against it (314:276) 🚨

After the EU parliament has rejected it TWICE in the past, it has been pushed as an urgent procedure for a new plenary vote. The EU has simply continued to put the vote on the agenda to get the outcome they've wanted since the start.

This is not democratic‼️

📸 Roberta Metsola (EPP) who revived Chat Control 1.0 shaking hands with Mark Zuckerberg. Taken from EP_President posted May 27, 2026 on X.

Today's #ChatControl vote seems shit, but the reality is ...

2026-07-09T18:13:40Z

Today's #ChatControl vote seems shit, but the reality is it's a failure for the surveillance extremists.

In spite of the president taking exceptional and scandalous measures to try to prevent amendments, the extension of the temporary derogation allowing scanning (chat control 1) was again amended to ban scanning of encrypted communications.

This means more negotiations between the Parliament and Council, and another vote in Parliament unless the council approves the parliament's version.

Oh shit, here we go again... #GDPR #Privacy #USpol #EUpol ...

2026-06-30T09:08:00Z

Oh shit, here we go again...

#GDPR #Privacy #USpol #EUpol #Schrems

https://noyb.eu/en/us-supreme-court-just-blew-eu-us-data-transfers

I am exhausted by the moronic behaviour of western academics who ...

2026-06-26T19:20:55Z

I am exhausted by the moronic behaviour of western academics who say nothing about Russia's bombing and murder of tens of the thousands of civilians, but scream the moment Ukraine fights back

‘Morale bombing’ Moscow is not justified | Ukraine | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/25/morale-bombing-moscow-is-not-justified

What #Ukraine is doing in #Crimea now is beyond incredible. They ...

2026-06-21T16:55:20Z

What #Ukraine is doing in #Crimea now is beyond incredible. They have systemically hit refineries and fuel transport infrastructure.

They have hit all the bridges entering Crimea from Southern Ukraine. They have hit all the ferries transporting goods in and out of Crimea.

And today they hit the air defences that protect the Kerch Bridge.

They are making Crimea intenable for the Russians, and isolating Russian Units in Occupied Ukraine.

#RussiaUkraineWar

RE: https://eupolicy.social/@jmaris/116752775146906929 I take it ...

2026-06-15T09:53:41Z

RE: https://eupolicy.social/@jmaris/116752775146906929

I take it back. I just had an argument in the airport with a British man who insisted EU border controls exist to "punish" the UK.

When I reminded him that you have to be in the European Union to enjoy the benefits of it, he shouted "do you think I'm stupid".

I declined to answer for obvious reasons.

#brexit

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I thought the second-hand embarrassment of other British tourists abroad was bad, then I became French and learned French, and honestly, hearing the entitlement and arrogance of some of my compatriots, I'm not sure if it isn't worse.

It's a good thing not all Europeans speak French.

#UK #France #British

I thought the second-hand embarrassment of other British tourists ...

2026-06-15T06:46:08Z

I thought the second-hand embarrassment of other British tourists abroad was bad, then I became French and learned French, and honestly, hearing the entitlement and arrogance of some of my compatriots, I'm not sure if it isn't worse.

It's a good thing not all Europeans speak French.

#UK #France #British

The US markets: *are massively overinflated and irrational in ...

2026-06-14T09:17:55Z

The US markets: *are massively overinflated and irrational in deciding company value*
Economists: wow, there is a big bubble and the stock market is inflated.
The US markets: *adds spaceX inflating the bubble even more*

This will end poorly

#Economy #SpaceX #USpol #Musk

Best #TechSovereignty take #EUpol #GTA6 ...

2026-06-04T10:53:40Z

Best #TechSovereignty take #EUpol #GTA6

Henna opens by defining tech sovereignty, not as protectionism, ...

2026-06-03T12:10:11Z

In reply to nevent1q…zk48
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Henna opens by defining tech sovereignty, not as protectionism, but as not being dependent on "one company or one country", and being able to make its own choices. She highlights geopolitics and tech now go hand in hand.

She highlights the fact that currently, we rely on foreign companies for 80% of our tech, and this is a problem for autonomy but also our economies
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Henna Virkunnen has started the press conference, by announcing ...

2026-06-03T12:08:40Z

In reply to nevent1q…n3ef
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Henna Virkunnen has started the press conference, by announcing the appointment of a new advisor on AI. I couldn't catch the name but i'll get back to this!⬇️

As an FYI, the strategy itself is now public, too! You can find ...

2026-06-03T12:03:36Z

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As an FYI, the strategy itself is now public, too! You can find it here!⬇️

https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/documents-register/detail?ref=COM(2026)503&lang=en

FYI: during the livetooting, I may make some references to the ...

2026-06-03T11:49:11Z

In reply to nevent1q…xcnv
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FYI: during the livetooting, I may make some references to the OSI feedback on Open source and tech sovereignty, which you can find here: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/16213-European-Open-Digital-Ecosystems/F33369993_en ⬇️

The Press Conference will begin at 14:00 CET!⬇️

2026-06-03T11:46:16Z

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The Press Conference will begin at 14:00 CET!⬇️

The #EU is about to release its #Tech #Sovereignty package. You ...

2026-06-03T11:29:43Z

The #EU is about to release its #Tech #Sovereignty package. You can listen to Henna Virkkunen (npub1k2l…dvmj) 's press conference here.

I'll be livetooting in this thread as soon as it gets started 🧵 ⬇️

https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/grid?ebs=yes&ebsplus=yes&date=20260603

#EUpol #OpenSource

In these negotiations, I think we really managed to punch above ...

2026-06-01T20:13:34Z

In reply to nevent1q…5rk0
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In these negotiations, I think we really managed to punch above our weight and get a result that is great for Open Source Communities.

I'm also massively grateful to the French Presidency of the G7 for the support and backing they provided us.

At a time when a lot of people are understandably cynical and despondent about politics, I think it is important to remember there are some amazing people doing good work right now.

Working alongside them on this was quite the adventure! 💫

Some might ask why we are accepting something that deviates from ...

2026-06-01T20:02:46Z

In reply to nevent1q…5lux
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Some might ask why we are accepting something that deviates from the #OSAID.

We are doing so for the same reason we made the #OSAID, despite knowing the first draft would likely not be perfect: because something is needed now, and this is much better than the status quo (government saying nothing).

Even if this definition, (or even the OSAID) aren't perfect, they fundamentally strengthen protection against Open Washing, and enhance the four freedoms. And that is our mission 🫡.

A single delegation found the OSAID too weak, while others ...

2026-06-01T19:53:39Z

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A single delegation found the OSAID too weak, while others thought it was too strong, and opposed requiring data information even when Training Data is provided.

We compromised:

Data information was made mandatory only where Training data is not available.

Providing training data was made mandatory except where legally or technically impossible.

A "Open Source and Open Data" label was created for models where all data can be published by the model developer.

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When it came to Open Source AI, the #OSI's #OSAID was the ...

2026-06-01T19:48:47Z

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When it came to Open Source AI, the #OSI's #OSAID was the inspiration for the work. That means models’ weights,
deployment code, training code, and at least data information (but preferably training data).

I defended the #OSI view that Data Information is a necessary compromise for cases where data sharing is impossible for technical or legal reasons (copyright, data protection etc..), to ensure legal certainty.

But also shared that a part of the community has reservations about the approach⬇️

We've noted a significant part of Open Washing in the AI ...

2026-06-01T19:40:37Z

In reply to nevent1q…3mvj
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We've noted a significant part of Open Washing in the AI space is models with proprietary licences claiming they are Open Weights.

This undermines the term "Open Weights" so our first step was to propose a category below that, and require that Open Weights AI be published under an Open Source Licence.

While Open Weights Models aren't Open Source, we believe clarity on terms is still important, and when models are distributed under Open Source licences, they still give the user more freedom.

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Then we get to the "Common language": the terms that are ...

2026-06-01T19:34:14Z

In reply to nevent1q…ktau
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Then we get to the "Common language": the terms that are defined by the text.

OSI provided an initial recommendation on all this common language, which the French Presidency used to build the first draft. We worked with them closely to refine it over the course of the negotiations.

It creates four categories: "Weights Available", "Open Weights", "Open Source" and "Open Source and Open Data".⬇️

🧱 AI Openness is determined by multiple elements: it's not ...

2026-06-01T19:32:23Z

In reply to nevent1q…66ca
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🧱 AI Openness is determined by multiple elements: it's not just the model itself, it's training code and data too!

🏷️ AI Openness should be described with proper labels: words like "Open Weights AI" and "Open Source AI" mean something and come with requirements!
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So what's the result? Let's break it down starting with ...

2026-06-01T19:28:47Z

In reply to nevent1q…cj2x
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So what's the result? Let's break it down starting with principles:

🫂 AI Openness is Community Driven: Governments can't make decisions about Openness alone, it's built by Community Concensus over time. It may still evolve yet.

🌈 AI Openness is a Spectrum. OSI doesn't usually like to talk about a "Spectrum of Openness" (it's more a spectrum of closedness) but we picked our fights here. Openness can be a spectrum as long as Open Source begins at a fixed point on that Spectrum!
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Negotiations wrapped up with a lovely dinner organised by the ...

2026-06-01T19:25:10Z

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Negotiations wrapped up with a lovely dinner organised by the French Presidency in the Garden of the Musée Rodin, which is a real treat for anyone who loves sculptures (or Champagne!)

I'll get on to the outcome in a second, but there is one more ...

2026-06-01T19:21:36Z

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I'll get on to the outcome in a second, but there is one more nice surprise to get into: as we got towards the end of the process, the French Presidency asked me if the OSI's Executive Director would be willing to address the #G7 Ministers, outlining the work we've been doing and the benefits of Openness.

We naturally accepted, and #OSI's new #ED found himself giving a speech in a suit around the table with Government Ministers of G7 Members!

I'd also add that, while we had some disagreements with some ...

2026-06-01T19:18:12Z

In reply to nevent1q…fdyg
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I'd also add that, while we had some disagreements with some delegations, I'm delighted to report that all delegations took our concerns seriously, regularly taking them back to their capitals.

On a personal level, everyone was also really nice (especially the French Presidency).

At a negotiating table where we had no formal power, we were treated as genuine partners, which was lovely.

For each of the three in-person sessions in Paris, negotiations ...

2026-06-01T19:12:59Z

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For each of the three in-person sessions in Paris, negotiations spanned two days (although the final round of negotiations spanned 3 and went on late into the night). These were augmented by multiple online sessions.

My European Parliament experience made this easier.

The French Presidency were extremely gracious hosts, and worked closely with us. We were lucky to work with a Presidency that cared so deeply about Community views.

They also organised lovely dinners for the negotiating teams. ⬇️

As I am based in #Brussels, and Paris is a short train journey ...

2026-06-01T19:08:26Z

In reply to nevent1q…wgkq
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As I am based in #Brussels, and Paris is a short train journey away, I was sent as #OSI's representative in negotiations. (I'm also trilingual (🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 ) which helps!)

Negotiations took place at the Ministry of Economy, not far from where I used to live in Paris.

Unrelated trivia: The building also has an interesting feature: it has pipes that transport liquid soap to all bathrooms. ⬇️

In advance of the first in person meeting in Paris, we ...

2026-06-01T19:01:17Z

In reply to nevent1q…2u90
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In advance of the first in person meeting in Paris, we immediately got to work supporting the French Presidency with drafting, but were also concious that while the #OSAID had garnered support, it was not unanimous, and so it was important to bring the voices of all #OpenSource communities to the table. ⬇️

This sort of thing can often be quite a difficult call: it ...

2026-06-01T18:58:02Z

In reply to nevent1q…sy8a
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This sort of thing can often be quite a difficult call: it involves coming to the negotiating table with no veto, and only limited control over the outcome, but the French Presidency was very keen, and willing to support us.

We had an initial discussion where we discussed what outcomes we could support. We laid out our red lines (Open Washing) and found a lot of areas where we agreed. ⬇️

In February of this year, we got an interesting call from the ...

2026-06-01T18:55:34Z

In reply to nevent1q…y2wc
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In February of this year, we got an interesting call from the French Presidency of the G7: they had noticed there was a lack of clarity around AI openness, and they wanted to do something about it.

Usually, they would rely on an institutional knowledge partner for this, such as the amazing #OECD, but they recognised Open Source was a community-led movement, and wanted a Community organisation as part of negotiations. They chose the #OSI. ⬇️

RE: https://social.opensource.org/@osi/116676168830405610 Working ...

2026-06-01T18:47:35Z

RE: https://social.opensource.org/@osi/116676168830405610

Working on this has been an incredible experience! I wanted to share a bit of what I've been doing (and some behind the scenes stuff)! ⬇️

#OSI #Diplomacy #G7 #AI #OpenSource

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Open Source Initiative Helps G7 Deliver Vision On AI Openness

On May 29, 2026 in Paris, G7 Digital and Technology ministers approved a “Vision on AI openness opportunities and shared language”. The vision, which sets out terminology around AI openness, is the result of a three-month partnership between the OSI and the G7....

https://opensource.org/blog/open-source-initiative-helps-g7-deliver-vision-on-ai-openness

My #Heatwave tips: 1. Create airflow through your home during the ...

2026-05-26T05:50:08Z

My #Heatwave tips:
1. Create airflow through your home during the night, when air is cooler (fansss!!!)

2. Add reflective film to south facing windows, shut shutters and curtains.

3. Shut windows at 10am at latest to keep the cool air in.

4. Hydrate

5. Don't go straight for a cold shower before bed, start lukewarm and drop the temperature slowly, you'll cool off more.

6. Linen does wonders and is cooler than cotton

7. Wear a cold wet t-shirt at home. Have a cold foot bath.

3 Днем #вишиванки! Happy #HappyVyshyvankaDay ...

2026-05-21T08:46:35Z

3 Днем #вишиванки!
Happy #HappyVyshyvankaDay

Comrades Donald & Elon #China #USpol ...

2026-05-15T08:22:29Z

Comrades Donald & Elon
#China #USpol

Years of fear-mongering about what the #Mercosur deal would mean ...

2026-05-13T09:04:38Z

Years of fear-mongering about what the #Mercosur deal would mean for our food supply, and then reality hits: when Brazilian meat doesn't meet our standards, we don't import it.

#EUpol

His Majesty the king or Belgium cordially invites you to the ...

2026-05-09T19:52:44Z

His Majesty the king or Belgium cordially invites you to the Europe Day rave at the royal palace

Euro maxing in honour of Europe Day ...

2026-05-09T16:21:22Z

Euro maxing in honour of Europe Day

Crazy how low #electricity prices are on the EU market today ...

2026-04-27T10:47:23Z

Crazy how low #electricity prices are on the EU market today (deeply in the negative): this just shows how #renewables can drive down prices.

If we keep a bit of nuclear and get the hang of energy storage and transmission, we can have cheap, carbon-free electricity continent-wide.

#EUpol

The west irreversibly diminished its own military industry for ...

2026-04-27T08:20:46Z

The west irreversibly diminished its own military industry for cost savings. Now it is doing the same to its software Industry.

https://techtrenches.dev/p/the-west-forgot-how-to-make-things

The indominable Timothy Snyder #Ukraine #Russia ...

2026-04-22T06:03:17Z

The indominable Timothy Snyder

#Ukraine #Russia

The vibe in Brussels rn. Another L for Putin & Trump! #EUpol ...

2026-04-12T21:16:16Z

The vibe in Brussels rn. Another L for Putin & Trump!

#EUpol #Hungary #RuszkikHaza

My friend from #Hungary right now: "This is a historic day ...

2026-04-12T20:11:35Z

My friend from #Hungary right now: "This is a historic day and a great victory. I think that now I need to get as drunk as possible!" 😂 😂 😂

France to move to Linux! This is outstanding news! ...

2026-04-10T09:08:11Z

France to move to Linux!
This is outstanding news!

https://www.numerique.gouv.fr/sinformer/espace-presse/souverainete-numerique-reduction-dependances-extra-europeennes/

#EUpol #OpenSource #Sovereignty #Linux

The narriative that #Europe is "falling behind" has ...

2026-04-08T18:22:22Z

The narriative that #Europe
is "falling behind" has become increasingly popular among its detractors, usually calling for deregulation, or trying to label Europe as a failed leftist project.

While Europe does face some challenges, what they are saying couldn't be further from the truth, so in this thread, let's discuss why Europe isn't falling behind 🧵 ⬇️

#EU #Europe #EUpol

No energy crisis in France ...

2026-04-03T18:48:41Z

No energy crisis in France

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2026-03-31T18:22:51Z

Outstanding Comms #EU #Australia ...

2026-03-27T12:37:31Z

Outstanding Comms

#EU #Australia

The #EuropeanParliament has again rejected #chatcontrol v1 in a ...

2026-03-26T11:35:02Z

The #EuropeanParliament has again rejected #chatcontrol v1 in a dramatic vote today. This means that the current chat control regulation will expire on April 3rd.

The fight continues over chatcontrol V2!

#DemocracyInAction

as I said, they can just not fill out the field.

2026-03-26T09:57:43Z

In reply to nevent1q…32t0
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as I said, they can just not fill out the field.

again, you are under no obligation to provide it. It isn't ...

2026-03-25T22:04:19Z

In reply to nevent1q…h576
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again, you are under no obligation to provide it. It isn't 'opt out". At worst there will be a field at install time to input it, just like there is a field for full name, and if you don't fill it in, sobeit. Also we are talking about open source here. It is specifically resilient to this kind of bullshit.

systemd is not just an init daemon at this point. And again, if ...

2026-03-25T21:45:36Z

In reply to nevent1q…k7yn
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systemd is not just an init daemon at this point. And again, if you don't want to fill in the field, simply don't fill it in. Problem solved.

the patch literally adds a date of birth field to user data, that ...

2026-03-25T19:20:27Z

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the patch literally adds a date of birth field to user data, that is all. It's not an API for age verification. In addition the information is set by the user.

your understanding of what systemd is doing is totally flawed.

2026-03-25T18:49:54Z

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your understanding of what systemd is doing is totally flawed.

The capability gap. #USpol #Ukraine #Iran ...

2026-03-22T13:03:11Z

The capability gap.

#USpol #Ukraine #Iran

"Operation Blind Fury" - The Economist #USpol #Iran ...

2026-03-19T15:55:43Z

"Operation Blind Fury" - The Economist

#USpol #Iran

RE: https://eupolicy.social/@hpod16/116227339858911689 One of the ...

2026-03-14T12:08:20Z

RE: https://eupolicy.social/@hpod16/116227339858911689

One of the things I love about the EU is that they enable these rights without ever falling into the trap of engaging in the right's “culture wars”.

Their reasoning is simple: the EU has given people rights, our job is to make sure citizens can exercise those rights.

For LGBT citizens to exercise their rights, we need to recognise same-sex marriage and gender reassignment across the Union.

Simple, indisputable, and difficult to argue against.

#EUpol #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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What's "gotten into #Zelensky is that 4 years later his ...

2026-03-12T13:49:26Z

What's "gotten into #Zelensky is that 4 years later his people are still facing daily bombings, no support from the United States, and backstabbing and underwhelming support in Europe, all while Ukrainian soldiers die on the frontline defending the continent.

Meanwhile, #Ukraine is now giving more military aid to the US than the US does to them, while the Americans are shocked and amazed that they themselves can't counter Shahed drones.

Idiotic article

https://www.politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-donald-trump-viktor-orban-ukraine-frustration/

#USpol #EUpol

Meanwhile, it appears a significant proporition of the US media ...

2026-03-09T12:37:47Z

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Meanwhile, it appears a significant proporition of the US media is reading from the same hymn sheet: “short-term pain for long-term gain”.

But what is the path out of this conflict?

#USpol #EUpol

It is unclear how any action will bring the cost of oil down ...

2026-03-09T10:46:20Z

It is unclear how any action will bring the cost of oil down reliably to below $100 because there is absolutely no plan on how to end the war that the US and Israel have started.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/09/g7-release-emergency-reserves-oil-price-us-middle-east-war

So let me get this straight, after launching another war in the ...

2026-03-07T11:50:08Z

So let me get this straight, after launching another war in the middle east with absolutely no plan, to counter a threat that doesn't exist, the US is now strengthening the only country who actually does pose a threat, undermining European security.

Absolutely shambolic, these people are not our allies.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/07/us-considers-lifting-more-sanctions-on-russian-oil-as-iran-conflict-sees-global-prices-surge

#USpol #EUpol #Ukraine #Russia #Iran

Presented without comment: "I dont think Zelesnky should ...

2026-03-05T12:57:59Z

Presented without comment:

"I dont think Zelesnky should provide Interceptor Drones to the United States Government.

It would cross Irans red lines and we wouldnt want to upset them as it may escalate the conflict.

I propose the US Negotiates and agrees to give New York and Chicago to Iran for Peace."

#EUpol #Ukraine #USpol #Iran