The rise of open-source software has led to a clash between companies that contribute to projects and those that profit from them, as seen in the Automattic vs. WP Engine dispute over WordPress.
Attackers exploited a GitHub Actions vulnerability to inject malicious code into popular Python library Ultralytics, deploying cryptocurrency mining malware on affected systems.
A heated controversy erupts between WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine over trademark usage, with both sides trading blows in a legal battle that's left the WordPress community reeling.
A growing trend sees companies transitioning away from open source licenses, citing concerns over commercial exploitation and the need to protect their bottom line.
A New Social, a new nonprofit, emerges to connect developers, researchers, and startups building infrastructure for the open social web, starting with Bridgy Fed and Bluesky integration.
Bluesky, a fast-growing decentralized social media site, announces a new fund to support developers building on its open source AT Protocol, with a focus on data privacy and community-driven apps.
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