CHAOSScast

Episode 125: A very CHAOTIC 2025

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Dec 11, 2025
Guest
Elizabeth Barron
Guest
Georg Link
Guest
Anita Ihuman
Guest
Sean Goggins
Join Sean Goggins, co-founder of the CHAOSS community, Anita Ihuman, a dedicated advocate and technical writer, Georg Link, a leader in community metrics, and Elizabeth Barron, CHAOSS Community Manager. They delve into the impact of AI on open-source funding and the crucial role of psychological safety for contributors. The group discusses the exciting growth of CHAOSS, including new working groups and global outreach, while also emphasizing the need for community-driven identity solutions. Their hopes for 2026 reflect a commitment to inclusion and sustainability.
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INSIGHT

AI Funding Reshapes Open Source Sustainability

  • Georg Link observed that AI funding is shifting money away from general open source, changing sustainability dynamics.
  • He warned metrics will need revisiting because changing workflows will alter what those metrics mean.
INSIGHT

Regulation Forces Upstream Engagement

  • Georg Link noted regulation like the EU Cyber Resilience Act forces companies to upstream fixes and manage SBOMs.
  • That change will increase project engagement demands and appear in CHAOSS metrics.
ADVICE

Prioritize Human Psychological Safety

  • Elizabeth Barron urged projects to prioritise human-driven psychological safety over AI substitutes.
  • She recommended relying on humans for meaningful feedback rather than bots for deeper community connection.
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