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The US Senate votes on marriage equality this week. GitHub is proud to support the #RespectforMarriageAct because we're committed to inclusion, equality, and standing up for the rights of our employees, developers, and their communities. Join us. hrc.im/MarriageEquali
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Wrongful takedowns can break developer ecosystems, and so can removals based on false positive identifications by "technical measures," the subject of a recent US Copyright Office consultation. Learn how we contributed to the CO's findings.
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Open source has powered AI progress, and AI will shape the future of software. We at GitHub are closely following ’s community deep dive to unpack how open source software, process, and principles can deliver the promise of AI.
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Proud to support Europe's (indeed, the world's) preeminent annual event on open source policy. Hope to see you there in February!
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In digital, collaboration can be spelled Open Source.
#Savethedate and join us online or in person on 3 February 2023 at the annual #EUOpenSource Policy Summit.
Register today!
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Last call for micro-mentoring applications! If you're a student, check out an opportunity for you to connect with employees at GitHub ahead of GitHub Universe 2022! Applications close today at 5PM PT.
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We’re committed to making developer innovation more visible and better understood. Learn more about our measure in the Global Innovation Index:
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Developers drive innovation. We're excited to see developer's contributions included in 's #GlobalInnovationIndex for the first time with GitHub data.
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Are the world’s most-innovative economies according to WIPO's #GlobalInnovationIndex (GII) 2022: ow.ly/CyFF50KWwTc
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Are the world’s most-innovative economies according to WIPO's #GlobalInnovationIndex (GII) 2022: ow.ly/CyFF50KWwTc
China approaches the top 10; India and Türkiye enter the top 40 for the first time
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امروزه دسترسی آزاد به اینترنت برای پاسداری از آزادی بیان امری حیاتی ست و جامعه برنامه نویسان ایرانی نقش کلیدی در تحکیم این آزادی و گردش آزادانه اطلاعات دارند.ما در گیت‌هاب به حمایت از جامعه برنامه نویسان ایرانی وگسترش دسترسی این کاربران به جامعه جهانی توسعه‌دهندگان وب متعهد هستیم
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Access to the open internet is essential to defending human rights, and developers have an important role in promoting freedom of expression and transparency. GitHub is committed to keeping Iranians connected to the global developer community. #KeepItOn
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Open source has powered AI progress, and AI will shape the future of software. is proud to support 's deep dive to unpack how open source software, process, and principles can deliver the promise of AI. Read more from :
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We recently supported to expand research opportunities on labor impacts of generative AI systems like Copilot. We’re excited to see the results.
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Announcing new @nberpubs opportunities for research on the labor market impacts of generative AI systems. Please help spread the word! github.com/github/develop
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Curious about what data you can use to research collaboration on GitHub? Check out our data dictionary and contribute to the open PR.
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Evidence-based policy is good for developers. That’s why we support research on OSS & cybersecurity, the impacts of AI-powered developer tools, & outcomes of code collaboration on GitHub. If you’re interested in doing research in these areas, let us know:
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Excited to support the #CopenhagenPledge #TechforDemocracy learn more below and join us tomorrow at techfordemocracy.dk/news/join-the-
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Cyber professionals from all around the world and a wide variety of fields showed up in full form at a happy hour organized by @AtlanticCouncil, and @ICRC hosted at @GitHub’s headquarters during SBO Bachus’ recent trip to San Francisco.
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Check out our latest transparency report where we share an in-depth look at how we respond to requests for user info and content removal while minimizing disruption to code collaboration.
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We must stand up to protect marriage equality. GitHub is proud to join over 170 companies signing the business letter in support of the #RespectforMarriageAct.
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We ❤️ when developers get engaged in policy, so we're thrilled that & are using GitHub to gather technically informed input on legislation👇
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The United States needs full stack OSS policy. Bold ideas and cross-sector collaboration can make it happen.
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On June 7, we’ll discuss how to empower community content moderation globally with , , and at 1:30pm ET. 💻🌐rightscon.summit.tc/t/2022/events/
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Come learn alongside GitHub Skills-Based Volunteering as they lead a tech demo and AMA on open data for development rights: how UNDP and GitHub built a Digital Nation Dashboard on June 8th at 2pm ET. rightscon.summit.tc/t/2022/events/
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Join GitHub’s on June 8 for a workshop on using OSS for social impact: Discovering and deploying digital public goods as tools for human rights, co-hosted with at 8:45AM ET. rightscon.summit.tc/t/2022/events/
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🚨It's the last day to register for 2022🚨 Join thousands of speakers at the world's leading summit on human rights in the digital age, and hear from GitHub at the panels below 👇Register for free: rightscon.summit.tc
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The free and open source software (FOSS) ecosystem has become indispensable to the modern economy. There is a clear need for government investment and regulation to ensure the future health, security, and growth of FOSS, says.
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GitHub is committed to the beneficial impact of AI-powered developer tools like GitHub Copilot. Join for a live-streamed panel starting in 30 minutes.
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We’re proud to join 200+ companies opposing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the US to ensure that all employees, all developers, and their communities, can thrive both inside and outside the workplace.
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Are you interested in #digitalautonomy?
Join our panellists:
Register now and check the agenda:
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The Head of Developer Policy at and the Head of Policy & Innovation at will drive us through #marketconcentration, #scalability and #competition in the EU market.
Register now:
📅 23 March
🕒 16:00 CET
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Can #opensource help address grand challenges? Yes, if we recognize that open source is a global team sport and design policies to foster collaboration. Watch the closing session of 's summit, featuring our own .
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We've opened a 30-day notice and comment period with updates to our Acceptable Use Policies and Community Guidelines. We made these changes to make our policies clearer and easier to understand, and appreciate your feedback.
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Don’t miss ’s EU Open Source Policy Summit this Friday at 10:00 CET. Our own will be speaking on Open Source and the Grand Challenges at 17:00.
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The full agenda of the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2022 is here!
Join our high level speakers in twelve sessions under the theme of Open Source & the Grand Challenges this Friday at 10:00 CET.
Register: summit.openforumeurope.org
Download the agenda: summit.openforumeurope.org/wp-content/upl
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Looking to improve OSS sustainability? Submit your ideas to the Plaintext Group Open Source Software Virtual Incubator. Selected proposals can receive funding to match your ambitions.
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In our latest transparency report, we’re giving you a by-the-numbers look at how we responded to requests for user info and content removal. Plus, we’ve enhanced transparency with a new category: how we use automated scanning.
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Today we'll be attending 's discussion with on the past fight against SOPA and the future of internet regulations. Follow the link to register and join us.
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We need more research on the impact of #opensource to inform public policy. We have questions, and want to hear yours.
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The security of open source is critical to the security of all software. Today and I are joining other industry leaders at the to share how we can tackle open source security together as a community. Read more on what we’re sharing:
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There’s a new iteration of the #SantaClaraPrinciples with expanded guidelines for transparent, rights-based content moderation. Learn more about how contributed to the update:
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