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Theregister
13 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Open Source Initiative tries to define Open Source AI

The Open Source Initiative is seeking public input to define Open Source AI due to the lack of accepted criteria for determining whether an AI system is open source. [ more ]
The Conversation
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI: a way to freely share technology and stop it being misused already exists

The EU's AI Act places restrictions on AI systems based on their risk level.
Open responsible AI licenses, similar to open-source software, could be used to ensure responsible use of AI. [ more ]
Macworld
1 day ago
Remote teams

Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac | Macworld

Boost productivity with Microsoft Office 2019 Home and Business for Mac, offering essential Office applications and Mac-specific features for families and small businesses. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
1 month ago
Software development

How enforceable are software licenses?

The creation of the software license is as significant as the creation of the corporation.
Software licensing plays a crucial role in the global software market and digital transformation. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
DevOps

France first to intro law to tackle cloud licensing excesses

French lawmakers agree on fair software licensing for cloud customers.
Competition agencies investigate Microsoft's cloud software licensing policies in Europe. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
DevOps

Competition in the cloud: Microsoft's 'unfair' licensing tactics go under the microscope | Computer Weekly

Microsoft's share of the global cloud infrastructure market is increasing at the expense of AWS.
Microsoft's anti-competitive software licensing practices are raising concerns in the industry. [ more ]
Theregister
5 months ago
DevOps

AWS claims Microsoft 'restricts choice' in cloud market

AWS criticizes Microsoft's software licensing terms for restricting choice and making it financially unviable for customers to choose anyone other than Microsoft.
The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) is inspecting the UK cloud sector, with a focus on egress fees, discounts, interoperability, and cloud software policies. [ more ]
Theregister
5 months ago
DevOps

Google complains about Microsoft licensing to UK watchdog

Google is asking Britain's competition watchdog to rule on its allegations that Microsoft engaged in anticompetitive behavior in cloud software licensing.
The Competition and Markets Authority is examining the role of Microsoft and AWS in the local cloud computing landscape in the UK. [ more ]
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