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Welcome to edition #36 of the We ❤️ Open Source newsletter!
Are enterprise leaders making critical mistakes with AI? And did you know Linux powers everything from your Netflix queue to the International Space Station? This week we're exploring the blindspots CIOs need to avoid, the surprising reach of open source technology, and how to grow sustainable contributor communities for the future.
We're also featuring Dhivya Nagasubramanian on the podcast with five principles for building responsible AI solutions, plus a clever automation strategy that helped AWS teams cut issue triage time by 90%. As always, our goal is to raise your open source IQ and share the stories of the people shaping the open source world—through content made and curated by real humans. 🙂
This week we'll look at...
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Articles
 | The AI race is on, but are CIOs looking in the right places? From misunderstanding inference versus training to GPU starvation and shadow AI threats, enterprise leaders are missing critical blindspots that could derail their AI investments. John Willis breaks down five costly pitfalls and how to avoid them before they impact your infrastructure, security, and bottom line. WHY WE ❤️ IT: John Willis is an absolute legend. Anything he writes is chock-full of valuable insight, guaranteed. AI’s future in enterprise environments depends on proactively addressing these blindspots. |
 | Think Linux is just for developers? Think again. It's streaming your favorite shows, navigating your car, running the International Space Station, and probably powering the device you're reading this on right now. Discover 12 everyday technologies you didn't know run on Linux. WHY WE ❤️ IT: We know Linux is deeply embedded in the everyday lives of nearly everyone, but #12 on the list is a reminder of just how far it's come. It might surprise those not "in the know". |
 | Open source has a contributor problem. With so many projects and not enough people to sustain them, how do we grow the next generation? Watch as global experts share what's working in open source education, from mentoring university students to building contributor communities in Africa. Learn practical strategies you can apply in your own community. WHY WE ❤️ IT: We know all four experts on this amazing panel. The advice offered will be immediately applicable for many, which is a huge win. |
What's in your technology toolbox?
Drowning in GitHub issues? The AWS Amplify and CDK teams were too, until they let AI do the heavy lifting. Arundeep Nagaraj shares how his team slashed triage time by 90%, caught a regression in 2 minutes, and finally got their nights and weekends back. No magic required, just smart automation with humans firmly in the driver's seat. Read how they did it and why your inbox will thank you.
From the We ❤️ Open Source Podcast
 | AI can do a lot—but it shouldn’t take your job. Dhivya Nagasubramanian joins the We ❤️ Open Source podcast to share five principles for building AI that empowers developers, stays ethical, and helps everyone work smarter. Real-world tips, open source insights, and yes, a little inspiration to get curious about AI! |
Wrap Up
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