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Announcing the general availability of #Newton 1.0, the open-source, extensible physics engine for robot learning.
Key features:
• Stable articulated mechanism simulation
• Hydroelastic contact modeling
• Deformable body simulation (cables, cloth, rubber)
• Accelerated robot learning at scale
Netwon is a Linux Foundation project developed by Disney Research, Walt Disney Imagineering, GoogleDeepMind,
and NVIDIA.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cMm39x
#NVIDIAGTC
Ten years ago, Zephyr set out to rethink embedded development.
Today the Zephyr Project powers an ecosystem of developers and hardware platforms worldwide.
In a new blog, Hilary Carter, SVP of LF Research, reflects on the Foundation’s latest research study on the project’s past decade of open collaboration and embedded innovation.
Read the blog:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/zephyr-at-10-a-decade-of-open-source-embedded-innovation
#ZephyrProject #OpenSource #EmbeddedSystems #LinuxFoundation
Most connected devices rely on software that must run reliably for years.
The Zephyr Turns 10 report highlights how organizations are approaching embedded development and how the Zephyr ecosystem has evolved.
Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/zephyr-turns-10
We are pleased to share that Daniel Scales has once again been named to the #WTR300: The World’s Leading Corporate Trademark Professionals.
This recognition by World Trademark Review highlights the LF’s dedication to protecting the brands that power #opensource innovation. We are proud to have his leadership at the Linux Foundation.
Congratulations, Daniel, on this well-deserved honor!
Leaders across the open source ecosystem gathered to discuss the priorities shaping AI agent development.
Four themes stood out: trust and identity, security and privacy, adoption in regulated industries, and the role of open source.
The direction is clear. Progress in AI must be supported by systems that are reliable, accountable, and grounded in human oversight.
Read the full report:https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/ai-exec-forum-2026
#OpenSource #AI #AgenticAI #CyberSecurity #LinuxFoundation
Behind every open source project is a community working together to solve real problems.
This month, the Linux Foundation highlights how that collaboration continues to grow across cloud, AI, and infrastructure.
See what is being built.
Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/linux-foundation-newsletter-march-2026
Open source is shaping how Europe builds and secures its digital future.
Alignment between policy, industry, and community is key to what comes next.
Join the conversation on 8 June:
https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-policy-ecosystem-forum/register/
Zephyr is marking a decade of open source innovation in embedded systems.
New research shows strong adoption and growing momentum across industries.
Read the full insights shaping the next decade of Zephyr. https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/zephyr-turns-10
#ZephyrProject #OpenSource
Today, the Linux Foundation announced it is launching the x402 Foundation with the contribution of the x402 protocol from Coinbase. As the neutral home for x402, the Foundation will advance the x402 protocol and help enable community-based innovation in open payments.
Read more here: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-is-launching-the-x402-foundation-and-welcoming-the-contribution-of-the-x402-protocol
Open source continues to shape AI and digital infrastructure.
This month covers AI-driven security, Kubernetes for AI workloads, and emerging standards for system interaction and transactions, along with research, education, and community updates.
👉 Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/linux-foundation-newsletter-april-2026
Take a trip down memory lane with the journey of Linux’s humble beginnings. From a personal project hacked on a simple Unix‑like kernel for his 386 PC in 1991 to powering everything from enterprise clouds to edge devices — a true testament to what can happen when individuals share code, ideas, and trust.
Read the full article: https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/18/linus_torvalds_and_friends
Is open source worth the investment?
For leading enterprises, the answer is already clear.
Open source drives innovation, improves security through transparency, and builds ecosystems that outlast products.
It is not about cutting costs. It is about building influence.
Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/is-open-source-worth-the-investment
#OpenSource #LinuxFoundation #EnterpriseTech #CloudComputing #CyberSecurity
Open source AI tools like Ray and vLLM show what works: simplicity, flexibility, and timing.
The latest Linux Foundation Research report captures AI Executive Forum insights on how agents are reshaping development and why trust systems are now essential.
Read: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/ai-exec-forum-2026
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The OpenSearch Project 2026 roadmap is built on four pillars: Modernization, Observability and Analytics, Scalability and Resiliency, and Community.
A focused plan grounded in performance, governance, and long-term sustainability.
If search and observability power your systems, this matters.
Read more: https://hubs.la/Q044tkn90
The Battery Data Alliance has released a standardized battery dataset developed with Microsoft. This initiative aims to accelerate interoperability across energy storage systems and grid-aware applications.
Access the dataset from LF Energy: https://climatetechreview.com/lf-energy-and-microsoft-release-standardized-battery-dataset-to-accelerate-industry-collaboration/#google_vignette
AI is reshaping careers. As AI moves into production, demand is rising for skills in Linux, cloud native, orchestration, and security.
Join the free webinar “AI Runs on Open Source and Real Humans” on March 11 to explore where AI careers grow and how infra expertise creates real leverage.
Register: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/webinars/ai-runs-on-open-source-and-real-humans?hsLang=en
Canada has research strength. It has top talent.
The missing piece is adoption at scale.
In her blog, Hilary Carter, SVP of LF Research outlines how open ecosystems can turn potential into measurable economic impact.
Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/oh-canada-why-our-ai-future-is-open
#OpenSource #AI #Innovation #LinuxFoundation
ICYMI: Most organizations use open source. Few treat contribution as strategy.
The 2025 Open Source ROI Report from the Linux Foundation shows measurable gains in productivity, talent attraction, and long term competitiveness.
Move from consumer to collaborator.
Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/contribution-roi
#OpenSource #OSS #Innovation #TechStrategy #OpenCollaboration
The Linux Foundation is putting Claude Mythos preview to work for defensive security purposes as part of a new initiative with partners including Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Palo Alto Networks. Together, we will secure the world’s most critical software in a new AI era for open source maintainers.
Read more here: https://linuxfoundation.org/blog/project-glasswing-gives-maintainers-advanced-ai-to-secure-open-source
Building a company around open source presents challenges across monetization, licensing, and long-term defensibility.
This survey examines how commercial open source companies navigate these realities and capture value at scale.
We are inviting founders and enterprise leaders to contribute their experience.
The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete.
👉 Add your perspective:
https://linuxfoundation.research.net/r/N5VR9S9
#OpenSource #LinuxFoundation #COSS #EnterpriseTech #OSS
ICYMI: Open source AI is key to Canada’s economic growth.
AI could add 9% to GDP by 2035. The new Linux Foundation Research report outlines how open collaboration accelerates adoption and strengthens sovereignty.
Read the report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-canada
#OpenSource #AI #OpenSourceAI #Canada #Innovation #LinuxFoundation
In case you missed it.
What happens when AI systems begin to act on their own?
This question was at the center of discussions during the AI Executive Forum in February. Leaders highlight the issues shaping this shift, including trust, security, accountability, and the role of open source.
For a more detailed analysis, read the full report: :https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/ai-exec-forum-2026
The transition to deploying agents at scale depends on solving fundamental challenges around security, identity, and trust.
Watch the full interview on @theCUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koM1wTPhwS4
NeoNephos Foundation welcomes BWI GmbH (Premier), SUSE LLC (General), and Fraunhofer ISST (Associate).
Together, members are advancing a federated, interoperable European cloud.
One year in, #IPCEI-CIS is gaining momentum.
Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/neonephos-foundation-welcomes-bwi-gmbh-suse-llc-and-fraunhofer-isst-as-members
The Linux Foundation Announces $12.5 Million in Grant Funding (via Alpha-Omega and @openssf@social.lfx.dev)
Anthropic, AmazonWebServices, GitHub, Google, GoogleDeepMind, Microsoft, OpenAI to Invest in Sustainable Security Solutions for #OpenSource
⏰ 🆓 "AI Runs on Open Source and Real Humans," a free webinar is TOMORROW! Join us to explore how Linux, cloud native platforms, and AI come together to build career leverage in today's competitive IT market.
📅 March 11| 08:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM ET | 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET -- register for FREE now: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/webinars/ai-runs-on-open-source-and-real-humans?hsLang=en
How much does open source actually contribute to the global economy? Irving Wladawsky-Berger reviews a new framework from Linux Foundation Research that measures the financial impact of community work. The data reveals that the effort of developers everywhere acts as a massive economic engine for almost every industry.
Read the full blog:https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/the-economic-value-of-open-source-software-contributions
#OpenSource #Economics #LinuxFoundation #TechTrends #OpenData
Zephyr Turns 10.
A decade of open governance and real-world deployment.
New Linux Foundation research confirms strong global adoption and long-lifecycle production use.
Most organizations plan to grow their Zephyr footprint. Many already rely on it in commercial products designed to operate for years.
The next phase focuses on maintenance, certifications, and ecosystem resilience.
Read the report and get involved.
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/zephyr-turns-10
Canada leads in AI research, but only 25% of firms have fully implemented AI solutions.
Open-source AI is the catalyst for change. We’re looking at capitalizing on an 8% productivity increase and $180B in economic value by 2030.
Dive in: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-canada
#AI #OpenSource #Canada #TechNews #LFResearch
The Linux Foundation introduces the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation, advancing the next chapter of AI-RAN innovation through open collaboration.
OCUDU unites industry, research, and public sector leaders to accelerate trusted 5G evolution and help shape the path to 6G.
Open source moving from vision to infrastructure.
This survey gathers insights from founders and enterprise leaders working in commercial open source.
Your input helps inform future research and direction.
Take the survey today: https://linuxfoundation.research.net/r/N5VR9S9
#OpenSource #OSS #COSS
The Confidential Computing Summit 2026 schedule is LIVE! This is the essential technical gathering for developers defining the future of secure AI.
Deep-dive into hardware-rooted attestation, scaling Confidential AI on #Kubernetes with TEEs, and building the "Trust Layer" for autonomous agents.
San Francisco | June 23-24. Early Bird ends May 12.
Register Now: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/confidential-computing-summit-2026-schedule-showcases-next-era-of-ai-sovereignty
As data infrastructure grows more complex, open collaboration becomes essential.
That’s why the Linux Foundation is welcoming SQLMesh, an open source data transformation framework, to grow under vendor-neutral governance and support the next generation of data infrastructure in the open.
Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-welcomes-sqlmesh-project
The Open Source Summit and Embedded Linux Conference North America 2026 schedule is officially live!
📍Join the open source community in Minneapolis, May 18-20, to explore the future of open, community-led software.
Make sure you register by March 24 for Early Bird pricing: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/open-source-summit-north-america-2026-schedule-showcases-next-era-of-ai
Agentic AI introduces new opportunities and challenges for regulated industries.
In this blog, Hilary Carter, SVP of Research at the Linux Foundation, explains why guardrails are essential to support transparency, accountability, and responsible adoption.
Open source provides visibility into how systems are built and behave, helping organizations navigate complexity with confidence.
Read the full blog: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/navigating-the-agentic-ai-guardrails-why-open-source-is-the-key-to-ai-in-regulated-industries
#AgenticAI #OpenSource #ResponsibleAI #AITransparency #TechPolicy
"“LF Decentralized Trust is not only where critical infrastructure for today is being built, but where the next wave of trust technologies are already taking shape.”
The pace of decentralized adoption is accelerating.
Read other key highlights from LFDT’s announcement, here: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/lf-decentralized-trust-announces-10-new-members-adds-tokenized-assets-standard-as-a-new-lab "
Reducing friction is key to broader agent adoption.
The Goose agent now works with Claude Code, ChatGPT, and Gemini subscriptions through the Agent Client Protocol—no separate API keys required.
Read more: https://block.github.io/goose/blog/2026/03/19/use-goose-with-your-ai-subscription/
#AI #Agents #OpenSource #AAIF
Distributed inference is becoming a standard cloud native workload.
#llmd has joined the #CNCF Sandbox, bringing Kubernetes-native routing, orchestration, and disaggregated serving to AI inference.
Learn more: https://www.cncf.io/blog/2026/03/24/welcome-llm-d-to-the-cncf-evolving-kubernetes-into-sota-ai-infrastructure/
#Kubernetes #AI #CloudNative #CNCF
Open source powers the modern enterprise. Contribution is where the value grows.
The Linux Foundation’s 2025 Open Source ROI Report shows:
• 2–5x return on contribution
• 10% faster product development
• 66% faster security response
• $23.2B in benefits from $3.9B invested
Read the report:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/contribution-roi
#OpenSource #LinuxFoundation #OSS #CloudNative #CyberSecurity
India’s AI market is providing significant economic and social opportunities for the country.
The LF Research, in collaboration with Meta, finds the country’s AI market could reach nearly $32B by 2031. Open source, public-private collaboration, and a fast-growing AI talent base are driving that growth.
From agriculture and healthcare to justice and the creator economy, the impact is already measurable.
Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-india
#AI #OpenSource #ResponsibleAI
Agentic AI is moving into real-world deployment. The infrastructure behind it must evolve just as quickly.
The PyTorch Foundation’s nine new members signal strong momentum around building the open AI stack in a vendor-neutral environment. From PyTorch and DeepSpeed to vLLM and Ray, these layers depend on shared governance and technical stewardship.
It is encouraging to see the ecosystem building forward, together.
🔗 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gTbR7b8U
How is AI changing your day-to-day dev work?
The Linux Foundation is collecting real-world insights from developers.
👉 Share your experience today: https://linuxfoundation.research.net/r/2FL69K2
#AI #OpenSource #Developers #SoftwareEngineering
Generative AI is reshaping open source development.
We’re gathering real insights from developers worldwide.
Your experience can shape what comes next.
👉 Contribute now: https://linuxfoundation.research.net/r/2FL69K2
#OpenSource #GenerativeAI #DevCommunity #AIinTech
From internal projects to the global standard for developer portals. The #Backstage story takes the center stage in the latest CNCF documentary. See how the community transformed developer experience by centralizing infrastructure and simplifying complex workflows.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJHYTlO0VwA
Congratulations A2A on its one year anniversary! In less than a year, A2A has moved from initial release to a production-ready open standard for seamless agent-to-agent communication.
🐧 ☁️ 🤖 AI specialization gets attention. Career durability gets results.
The professionals standing out today understand Linux, cloud native platforms, and the infrastructure that keeps AI running at scale.
Join our free webinar, “AI Runs on Open Source and Real Humans,” and learn how to build AI skills that compound over time.
📅 March 11 | 08:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM ET | 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET
Register for FREE today: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/webinars/ai-runs-on-open-source-and-real-humans?hsLang=en
India is becoming a global accelerator for AI that advances social good.
Open collaboration, digital public infrastructure, and engineering depth are shaping a model for inclusive growth.
Read the full blog from Hilary Carter.
🔗 https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/scaling-inclusive-growth-why-india-is-the-worlds-ai-accelerator-for-social-good
#OpenSource #AIForGood #LinuxFoundation #ResponsibleAI #India
The App Defense Alliance has launched its certified products portal, debuting with 45 independently verified mobile applications.
Developers get a streamlined path to certification. Platforms and enterprises get a more consistent basis for evaluating application security.
Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/app-defense-alliance-launches-certified-products-portal
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