Join us for a deep dive into how public and private sector leaders are leveraging open source AI to build sovereign AI systems for competitive advantage. This webinar will explore emerging trends, adoption challenges, and the role of open innovation in shaping the future of AI sovereignty.
LF AI & Data Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
San Francisco, CA 4,216 followers
Open Source Innovation in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Data
About us
Open Source Innovation in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Data
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https://lfai.foundation
External link for LF AI & Data Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Open Source AI, Open Source Machine Learning, Open Source Deep Learning, Ethical AI, and Open Data
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San Francisco, CA 94129, US
Employees at LF AI & Data Foundation
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Deborah Dahl
Conversational Solutions Architect | Conversational Systems | Natural Language Understanding | Industry Expert
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Brian Stevens
SVP and AI CTO for Red Hat. Formerly CEO @Neural Magic, VP Product & CTO Google Cloud, EVP & CTO Red Hat.
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Anni Lai
Board Director at LF Europe Advisory, LF AI & Data (elected Chair of GenAI Commons), Open Metaverse, Kaiyuanshe.org Advisor. Former CNCF, OCI, LF…
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Dr Haluk Demirkan, PhD PMP
Senior Leader, Tech Product, Data, Analytics, ML and AI@Amazon |Distinguished Applied Research Scientist |Endowed Professor @UW |Board Member…
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📅 Mark your calendars 📅 for OPEA Week, April 14-18 for a fantastic line-up of virtual sessions (across time zones) on #GenAI topics like GraphRAG, Agentic AI, chatQnA and more - plus a hackathon! Details and registration info below ⬇️ ⬇️
Join us for an exciting week (April 14-18, 2025) of GenAI Streamlined sessions as part of OPEA Week, available in your local time zone. Discover talks on chatQnA, GraphRAG, agentic AI, and many more from our diverse lineup of speakers! On the last day, join us for a hands-on OPEA Hackathon, where you will learn how to deploy a sample chatQn GenAI application on AWS EKS using OPEA and AWS CloudFormation. Register for your local session: https://lnkd.in/dvebDmwG #OpenSource #ChatQnA #AIagents
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AI_dev: Open Source GenAI & ML Summit Europe is coming to Amsterdam, 28–29 August, and we’re looking for thought leaders to take the stage! If you’re advancing AI Agents, LLM frameworks, responsible AI, or building innovative open models—this is your chance to share insights with a highly engaged, open source-focused audience. 💡 First-time speaker? We encourage you to submit! Our resources will help you craft a compelling proposal and deliver a great talk. Learn more + submit by 14 April: https://hubs.la/Q03dbY_k0 🎟️ Register by 9 June + SAVE USD$300! https://hubs.la/Q03dc04F0 Reduced rates are available for academics and hobbyists. #AIDev #GenAI #GenerativeAI #ML #AI #MachineLearning #OpenSource #OSS #CallForProposals #CallForPapers #CFP #LinuxFoundation #events #OpenSourceDevelopment #OpenSourceCommunity #OpenSourceSoftware #OpenSourceAI
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Headed to London next week for Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)'s #KubeCon + #CloudNativeCon? 🚀 Don't miss a presentation on our OPEA project, "AI Pipeline with #OPEA: Best Practices for Cloud Native ML Operations," by Ezequiel Lanza & Melissa McKay on Thursday, April 3. 📅 Mark your calendars ( more details below) ⬇️ ⬇️
Pack your bags and get ready to innovate: Intel Software is bringing the heat to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 from April 1–4! This year, we’re diving deep into trailblazing AI, Kubernetes improvements, and advanced security—all designed to empower developers and software engineers to build, scale, and secure cloud native applications like never before. Don’t miss our expert speakers as they share insights during transformative sessions, our podcast highlighting exclusive discussions, and live demos showcasing Intel Corporation’s latest software advancements. Visit booth #S331 to connect with our team and explore solutions for your toughest infrastructure challenges. Let’s push boundaries, share knowledge, and inspire innovation together. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d2WHMsF8 #CloudNativeCon #KubeCon #OpenSource #CloudNative Open.Intel
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Sovereign AI is top of mind, with questions about how #AI will reshape global economies, the role of open source, what the full AI stack looks like, and more. Check out this #a16z interview, "Why Every Nation Needs Its Own AI Strategy: Jensen Huang & Arthur Mensch" ➡️ https://lnkd.in/edizzwTT Then continue the conversation at our upcoming webinar: "The Global Sovereign AI Opportunity," where we'll discuss: 🌟 How open source AI supports sovereign AI strategies 🌟 Key challenges in AI adoption—resources, datasets, and ethics 🌟 Real-world insights from AI leaders 🎙 Expert panelists include: ✅ Hilary Carter – SVP Research, The Linux Foundation ✅ Marc Lijour – FinTech Innovation, Exaion ✅ Jerry Cuomo – IBM Fellow ✅ Vincent Caldeira – CTO, Red Hat APAC 🗓 Thursday, March 27 | ⏰ 9:00 - 10:00 AM PT Register Now: 🔹 On LinkedIn: https://hubs.la/Q03d61Ds0 🔹 On Zoom: https://hubs.la/Q03d62WN0
Jensen Huang & Arthur Mensch: Why Every Nation Needs Its Own AI Strategy
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Timely article by Vincent Caldeira on #SovereignAI & #opensource. Join Vincent and open source AI experts Marc Lijour & Jerry Cuomo next week for a webinar on this important topic. Bring your questions and mark your calendars! Thursday, March 27 at 9 a.m. Pacific Register on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gAMpFy72 Sunny Cai Jill Lovato Anna Hermansen Anni Lai Nancy Rausch Cailean Osborne, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, APAC at Red Hat • Technical Oversight Committee Member at FINOS • Green AI Committee Member at Green Software Foundation • Technical Advisor at OS-Climate • Technology Advisor at U-Reg
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗜 As AI becomes deeply embedded in our institutions, industries, and infrastructure, the ability to govern, shape, and trust AI systems has become a strategic priority for both governments and enterprises. In my latest article, I explore the global momentum behind Sovereign AI, from Europe's open regulatory models to China’s state-tech convergence, and the growing role of "open source" (technically, open weights) AI models and tools in enabling trusted, high-performance, and locally governed AI platforms. "𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙄 𝙨𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙩𝙮. 𝙄𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨, 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙩𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛." This piece breaks down the dimensions of digital sovereignty—technology, operational, and data—and how open source is accelerating each. I also highlight the evolving architectures and challenges ahead, from compute constraints to workforce readiness. Read the full article and share your thoughts: How is your organization approaching Sovereign AI? #SovereignAI #OpenSourceAI #DigitalSovereignty #TrustedAI #AIInfrastructure #InnovationStrategy #AI4Gov #AIForEnterprise #redhat Chris Wright Brian Stevens Joe Fernandes Tushar Katarki Ashesh Badani Karanbir Singh Chris Butler Marjet Andriesse Christopher Warren Hilary Carter Daniel Aw Brent Holden Julio Guijarro John Dvorak E.G. Nadhan Anni Lai Arnaud Le Hors Stephen Watt Jeff Lo Armin M. Warda Thomas Belarbi
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🔹 Meet our Global Sovereign AI Webinar Speaker: Vincent Caldeira 🔹 We’re excited to welcome Vincent Caldeira, CTO of Red Hat in APAC, to the Global Sovereign AI Webinar! With over 20 years of experience driving technology transformation in finance, Vincent is a recognized authority in open source, cloud computing, AI/ML, and digital sovereignty. Named a Top 10 CTO in APAC by Technology Magazine, he brings deep expertise in sustainable innovation and emerging technologies. Vincent also serves as a Technical Advisor to Linux Foundation OS-Climate, and is actively involved with FINOS, CNCF, and the GSF Green AI Committee. Join us to hear Vincent’s perspectives—alongside other expert panelists—on how open source AI is advancing sovereign AI strategies across industries. 📅 Date & Time: March 27, 9AM PT 👇 Register below! https://lnkd.in/gX2YZgRv #SovereignAI #ArtificialIntelligence #OpenSource #AIInnovation #LFAIData
Join us for a deep dive into how public and private sector leaders are leveraging open source AI to build sovereign AI systems for competitive advantage. This webinar will explore emerging trends, adoption challenges, and the role of open innovation in shaping the future of AI sovereignty.
The Global Sovereign AI Opportunity Webinar: North America Edition
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LF AI & Data Foundation reposted this
Timely article by Vincent Caldeira on #SovereignAI & #opensource. Join Vincent and open source AI experts Marc Lijour & Jerry Cuomo next week for a webinar on this important topic. Bring your questions and mark your calendars! Thursday, March 27 at 9 a.m. Pacific Register on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gAMpFy72 Sunny Cai Jill Lovato Anna Hermansen Anni Lai Nancy Rausch Cailean Osborne, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, APAC at Red Hat • Technical Oversight Committee Member at FINOS • Green AI Committee Member at Green Software Foundation • Technical Advisor at OS-Climate • Technology Advisor at U-Reg
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗜 As AI becomes deeply embedded in our institutions, industries, and infrastructure, the ability to govern, shape, and trust AI systems has become a strategic priority for both governments and enterprises. In my latest article, I explore the global momentum behind Sovereign AI, from Europe's open regulatory models to China’s state-tech convergence, and the growing role of "open source" (technically, open weights) AI models and tools in enabling trusted, high-performance, and locally governed AI platforms. "𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙄 𝙨𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙩𝙮. 𝙄𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨, 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙩𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛." This piece breaks down the dimensions of digital sovereignty—technology, operational, and data—and how open source is accelerating each. I also highlight the evolving architectures and challenges ahead, from compute constraints to workforce readiness. Read the full article and share your thoughts: How is your organization approaching Sovereign AI? #SovereignAI #OpenSourceAI #DigitalSovereignty #TrustedAI #AIInfrastructure #InnovationStrategy #AI4Gov #AIForEnterprise #redhat Chris Wright Brian Stevens Joe Fernandes Tushar Katarki Ashesh Badani Karanbir Singh Chris Butler Marjet Andriesse Christopher Warren Hilary Carter Daniel Aw Brent Holden Julio Guijarro John Dvorak E.G. Nadhan Anni Lai Arnaud Le Hors Stephen Watt Jeff Lo Armin M. Warda Thomas Belarbi
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What is Sovereign AI, and why does #OpenSource matter? In his latest article, Vincent Caldeira—CTO of Red Hat APAC and speaker at our upcoming Global Sovereign AI Webinar—explores how open source is enabling trusted, localized AI systems for governments and enterprises. 📖 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gAMb5tNd 🎤 Hear more from Vincent live on March 27 at 9AM PT and register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gX2YZgRv #SovereignAI #OpenSource #AIInnovation #LFAIData
Join us for a deep dive into how public and private sector leaders are leveraging open source AI to build sovereign AI systems for competitive advantage. This webinar will explore emerging trends, adoption challenges, and the role of open innovation in shaping the future of AI sovereignty.
The Global Sovereign AI Opportunity Webinar: North America Edition
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JUST RELEASED: The LF AI & Data Generative AI Commons' "Responsible Generative AI Framework (RGAF) - V0.9" is now available! What's inside: 📍 The RGAF outline is intended to help AI systems implementers and consumers to navigate the complex responsible AI challenges of open source generative AI projects. 📍 It identifies 9 dimensions relevant to responsible AI together with challenges and remediations 📍 9 dimensions align with elements from major global AI frameworks such as the EU AI Act, NIST AI Framework, Singapore AI Strategy, and China’s AI Development. 📍 It describes how the Model Openness Framework (MOF) and the Decoding Trust initiatives relate to the nine dimensions, and includes an outline of how RGAF relates to AI systems as a whole. ➡️ Learn more and download the paper today: https://lnkd.in/eC8RcXew Thanks to authors Dr Haluk Demirkan, PhD PMP, Adel Zaalouk, Suparna Bhattacharya and Susan Malaika plus the entire Gen AI Commons workstream for additional contribution and support! #AI #GenAI #RGAF #opensoure #OSS The Linux Foundation #LFAIDATA
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