Policy

An interview with economic researchers analyzing the causal effect of GitHub Copilot on how open source maintainers work. The post Inside the research: How GitHub Copilot impacts the nature of work for open source maintainers appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

Sharing the latest data update to our Transparency Center alongside a new research article on what makes moderating a code collaboration platform unique. The post The nuances and challenges of moderating a code collaboration platform appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

GitHub is considering what is at stake for our users and platform, how we can take responsible action to support free and fair elections, and how developers contribute to resilient democratic processes. The post 2024 is the biggest global election year in history. What’s at stake for developers? appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

An interview with economic researchers who are applying causal inference techniques to analyze the effect of generative AI tools on software development activity. The post How researchers are using GitHub Innovation Graph data to estimate the impact of ChatGPT appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

An interview with economic researchers who are applying causal inference techniques to analyze the effect of generative AI tools on software development activity. The post How researchers are using GitHub Innovation Graph data to estimate the impact of ChatGPT appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

Outcomes from the Partnership on AI and GitHub workshop. The post Advancing responsible practices for open source AI appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

Outcomes from the Partnership on AI and GitHub workshop. The post Advancing responsible practices for open source AI appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

Between 6 and 9 June 2024, hundreds of millions of EU citizens will be voting to elect their members of the European Parliament (MEPs). All EU member states have different election processes, institutions and methods, and the security risks are significant

We’re asking for feedback on a proposed Acceptable Use Policy update to address the use of synthetic and manipulated media tools for non-consensual intimate imagery and disinformation while protecting valuable research. The post A policy proposal on our approach to deepfake tools and responsible AI appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

GitHub enables developer collaboration on innovative software projects, and we’re committed to ensuring policymakers understand developer needs when crafting AI regulation. The post Helping policymakers weigh the benefits of open source AI appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

Discover the latest trends and insights on public software development activity on GitHub with the release of Q4 2023 data for the Innovation Graph. The post Explore the seasons of software development with four full years of data appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

Our full year of 2023 transparency reporting data is now available and we’re taking a deep dive into how a form change caused an abrupt increase in circumvention claims. The post Exploring an increase in circumvention claims in our transparency data appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

February 17, 2024 marks the entry into force of a landmark piece of European Union (EU) legislation, affecting European users who create and disseminate online content as well as tech companies who act as “intermediaries” on the Internet

Discover the latest trends and insights on public software development activity on GitHub with the release of Q3 2023 data for the Innovation Graph. The post New data and visualizations highlight the resilience of international developer collaboration appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

Discover the latest trends and insights on public software development activity on GitHub with the release of Q2 2023 data for the Innovation Graph. The post GitHub Innovation Graph Q2 2023 Data Release appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

It’s time for our biannual transparency report, where we share how we approach content moderation and disclosure of user information. This year, we’re introducing the transparency center, a new platform for our transparency reporting data. The post Introducing the GitHub transparency center appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

Sharing our coalition paper to inform the final negotiation of the EU AI Act.

Have your say to protect open source in the EU.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently proposed rule changes that will make it harder to challenge low quality patents. Without the ability to quickly and efficiently challenge wrongly granted patents, innovation and developers suffer.

Co-Authors: Keren Baruch, Grace Tang, Sakshi Jain, Sam Gong, Alex Murchison, Jon Adams, and Sara Harrington We recently shared our Responsible AI principles which summarized how we build using AI at LinkedIn. These principles guide our work and ensure we are consistent in how we use AI to (1) Advance Economic Opportunity, (2) Uphold Trust, (3) Promote Fairness and Inclusion, (4) Provide Transparency, and (5) Embrace Accountability. We also recently announced three initial products that leverage generative AI to help our members and customers be more productive and successful. Today, […]