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The missing story in AI headlines?
Welcome to edition #26 of the We ❤️ Open Source newsletter!
AI headlines are loud, but what's hiding underneath? Risks, copyright battles, and a chance to make things better. We’re here with clear steps, fresh takes, and ways to support open source.
This week’s mix covers AI safety, copyright chaos, data-driven growth, and more! Curated by real humans to raise your open source IQ and share the stories of the people shaping the open source world. 🙂
This week we'll look at...
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Articles
 | AI is everywhere, but it’s not risk-free. Sophia Rowland from SAS shares seven practical steps to help you build language models responsibly, avoid costly mistakes, and keep your AI projects running smoothly. Watch the full lightning talk and get the tips every developer needs. WHY WE ❤️ IT: Sophia is a multi-year speaker at All Things Open events - and she never disappoints. We love the real-world examples she starts with, which are both funny and concerning. |
 | AI is reshaping the tech landscape—but is it trampling on copyright and open source ethics along the way? Discover why developers need to pay attention and how open source can reclaim its role in guiding AI responsibly. WHY WE ❤️ IT: Jim Jagielski, a legend in the open source space and one of the technologists that influenced us the most when we were getting started, asserts the open source community is well placed to be a major player in defining the current and future role of AI. See what he means in this heartfelt call to action. |
 | You rely on open source every day—but are you giving back? Marty Puranik shares four simple, impactful ways your company can support the projects that power your business. Whether it’s time, talent, treasure, or tech, there’s something every team can do. WHY WE ❤️ IT: This post is a quick read while being chock-full of practical advice. It ends with a call for active partnership that we found interesting and compelling. |
 | Most people treat AI like a search engine. That’s a mistake. You’re not searching—you’re scripting a collaborator. If you want better results, you need better prompts. Learn these 3 prompt styles that unlock better AI results. WHY WE ❤️ IT: This article has it all - prompt examples, how to manage prompts, tools to use, mistakes to avoid and how to get started. Do yourself a favor and read this now. |
What's in your technology toolbox?
Is your data working for you—or just wasting away? Discover how treating data like a product, not a project, can turn raw information into a growth engine. From DaaS to cross-functional collaboration, this guide shows how to make data accessible, usable, and valuable across your organization. |  |
From the We ❤️ Open Source Podcast
 | Dr. Ruth Akintunde, Generative AI lead at SAS, shares insights on using artificial intelligence to improve health, security, and emotional well-being, and why the future of development depends on how we build and use AI today. |
Wrap Up
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We hope you learn something new this weekend!
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