“The Semantic Web promised a meaningful digital future—one where the internet would understand, connect, and deliver true insight. But here we are, with brute-force AI models passing off probability as comprehension and flooding us with shallow, recycled content. Instead of a thoughtful digital worl…
Originally, I meant to write a blog post diving deep into the hole Mozilla has been digging itself into with its "privacy-first" advertising push, perhaps even exploring the background work at organizations like the W3C and the IETF that led to this moment. I still may do that…
This is a follow up to my previous post where I discussed some factors indicating an imbalance in the open source ecosystem titled, Is the Open Source Bubble about to Burst? I was very happy to see some of the engagement with the blog post, even if some people seemed…
Is the Open Source bubble about to burst? While Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) isn't just another tech trend, it's facing real challenges as its adoption skyrockets. With millions of new contributors each year and a growing economic impact, OSS is more crucial than ever. However, the rise of "…
This post was prompted by a discussion on the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) Slack channel that was so interesting it warranted being posted to the SIREN mailing list. But this isn't your typical vulnerability or security advisory, but rather it's about a practice that seems…
I want to talk about a recent conversation on the Open Source AI definition, but before that I want to do an acknowledgement. My position on the uptake of "AI" is that it is morally unconscionable, short-sighted, and frankly, just stupid. In a time of snowballing climate crisis…
For open-source developers, the landscape of cybersecurity regulations has been evolving rapidly, and it can be daunting to figure out what requirements to follow. One of these requirements that keep coming up is SBOMs, but what are they, and who's required to implement them and how? In this…
It's EU Parliament elections time, and I thought it would be a good chance to give a short recap on significant and recent EU digital regulations, for those wondering how the elections can impact our digital lives. If you're deep into digital policy, this probably isn&…