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Leveraging Article 3 of the CDSM Directive to build public AI models
Article 3 of the CDSM Directive allows EU research organizations and libraries to train AI models on copyrighted works. This analysis explores how this legal framework enables public AI development.
Open letter calls for EU to use open source AI to strengthen European digital sovereignty
This letter calls on EU leaders to harness open source AI as a key enabler of Europe's digital sovereignty and propose a five-point plan.
GEMA v OpenAI: Memory is Fragile. Garbage Lasts Forever.
GEMA's lawsuit against OpenAI has reignited the debate about AI training and copyright. This post examines the relationship between AI training and the TDM exceptions.
CommonsDB Explorer goes live at GLAM Wiki
CommonsDB Explorer demonstrates how verifiable rights information can be shared across systems, providing clearer and more reliable rights information for cultural heritage institutions and platforms.
Public letter calls for EU investment in open source sustainability through an EU Sovereign Tech Fund
We have joined dozens of organizations in signing a public letter that calls for the creation of an EU Sovereign Tech Fund to address chronic under-investment in open source software maintenance.
Building Digital Sovereignty: What Does Europe Need and How to Achieve It
Europe's digital sovereignty requires purpose and accountability—infrastructure independence means building democratic systems with open-source foundations, federated architectures, and environmental responsibility.
Purpose, Not Power: Rethinking Europe’s Apply AI Strategy
The EU needs purposeful, open-source, and sustainable public AI—infrastructure that serves the public, not an AI-first race driven by dominant vendors.
A Step Forward, But Not Far Enough: the EU’s AI Transparency Template
The EU AI Office releases transparency template for AI training data—a step forward that falls short on delivering meaningful accountability. Our analysis reveals critical details missing.
A First Look at the EU’s Budget Proposal and the Push for “Digital Leadership”
EU commits €51.5B to digital leadership in its 2028-2034 budget. Our analysis examines whether the European Competitiveness Fund represents a fundamental shift from market-driven innovation to strategic public investment in digital infrastructure.
Licensing, Levies, and the Limits of Copyright
MEP Axel Voss questions his own copyright framework while offering insights on remuneration and transparency for AI.
Open Joint Letter against the Delaying and Reopening of the AI Act
We have signed an open letter urging the European Commission not to reopen the AI Act through the Digital Simplification package. Instead, we call for proper implementation and enforcement of the existing legislation.
